"One thing popped out as clear as anything, this previously unknown 'bar' of ionized iron atoms, in the middle of the familiar and iconic ring." When you purchase through links on our site, we may ...

Astronomers at the SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) Institute have learned to read the subtle "twinkle" of a distant cosmic lighthouse, revealing how interstellar space distorts radio ...

Image of J1007+3540 superimposed over an optical image by Pan-STARRS.LOFAR/Pan-STARRS/S. Kumari et al. Researchers have observed a long-dormant black hole being ...

The engagement will explore the use of cellular fermentation to make key starting materials required for pharmaceutical manufacturing. LONE TREE, CO, UNITED STATES ...

Cygnus may be sinking toward the horizon a few hours after sunset, but there’s still a bit of time to glimpse some of this constellation’s many treasures. Today let’s try for M39, a loose open cluster ...

An international team of astronomers, including researchers from the Department of Physics at The University of Hong Kong (HKU), has uncovered the first decisive evidence that at least some fast radio ...

"Results like these help not just pulsar science, but other fields of astronomy as well, including SETI." When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how ...

The Ring Nebula is a sight to behold. Located in the constellation Lyra, this kaleidoscopic doughnut of gas is the dying echo of a star not too unlike our sun. And according to a new study, it also ...

Chris Young’s Beyond Earth column explores the intersection of space technology and policy, providing thought-provoking commentary on the latest advancements and regulatory developments in the sector.