JWST Explores 'The Brick' in the Milky Way, Unveiling Frozen Carbon Monoxide and Posing Challenges to Star Formation Theories

Medicine & Technology Dec 07, 2023

James Webb Space Telescope delves into Milky Way's core, unveiling mysteries of 'The Brick,' a massive molecular gas cloud long puzzling astronomers. Continue reading to learn more.

ALMA Spots Circumstellar Disk Around Young Star in Large Magellanic Cloud, First Planet-Forming Structure Detected Outside Milky Way

Dec 06, 2023

An international team of astronomers has reported the first detection of a rotating disk structure around an extragalactic star. Learn more about it in this article.

Stars Found in Mysterious River of Hydrogen Gas Flowing in Milky Way’s Outskirts

Dec 03, 2023

Researchers have successfully identified stars amid the gaseous clouds of the stream called "Magellanic Stream" for the first time. Continue reading to learn more.

High-Energy Gamma-Ray Bursts From Milky Way's Central Black Hole Explained by a Rapidly Spinning Gas Blob Moving at 30% Speed of Light

Nov 28, 2023

Researchers detect gamma radiation from Milky Way's black hole, unveiling a rapidly orbiting gas blob explanation, providing insights into supermassive black hole environments. Read the article to learn more.

Surprising Rarity of Spiral Galaxies on the Supergalactic Plane: Supercomputer Simulations Unveil Dominance of Bright Elliptical Ones

Nov 26, 2023

Astrophysicists explain the scarcity of Milky Way-like spiral galaxies in the Supergalactic Plane, contrasting with abundant elliptical galaxies. Read the article to learn more details.

Ancient Spiral Galaxy 'Ceers-2112' Challenges Theories on Galactic Evolution, Resembling Milky Way in Its Youth

Nov 10, 2023

Researchers using the  James Webb Space Telescope find Milky Way-like galaxy, ceers-2112, challenging galaxy formation ideas. Check out this article for more details.

Oldest Continents in the Milky Way May Signal Older, More Advanced Extraterrestrial Life

Nov 09, 2023

Milky Way's ancient continents, possibly 5 billion years older than Earth's, hint at advanced extraterrestrial life on distant exoplanets, reveals recent research. Read the article for more details.

Milky Way’s Flared Edge Finally Explained; Dark Matter’s Titled Halo Enveloping Our Galaxy To Blame

Oct 16, 2023

Astronomers have finally found the reason why our galaxy, Milky Way, has flared edge. Continue reading to know why dark matter is behind it.

NASA Simulates Space in Millihertz Gravitational Waves, Enhances Our Understanding of the Milky Way Galaxy

Sep 21, 2023

A team of NASA scientists successfully simulated a glimpse of our galaxy in gravitational waves, providing better insights into the structure and evolution of the Milky Way. Read the article to find out more.

Is Milky Way Special? Astronomer Says Comparison With Other Galaxies Is Necessary To Find the Answer

Jul 06, 2023

Milky Way is not unique when its composition is compared to other distant galaxies. Read more to learn the details.

Eerie Echo Reveals Intense Activity of Supermassive Black Hole in the Milky Way's Core

Jun 22, 2023

Astronomers detect an intense activity period in the Milky Way's core as a supermassive black hole devours gas and dust. Read the article to learn more.

Aliens in the Heart of the Galaxy? Repeated Signals From Milky Way's Core Could Be Greetings From Extraterrestrial Life, New Study Says

Jun 02, 2023

A novel search method aims to pick up and investigate radio pulses from Milky Way's center, as these could be greetings from alien life. Read to learn more.

Galactic Bubbles Surrounding the Milky Way: New Evidence of Their Properties Provide Information To Study History of Stars

May 14, 2023

New findings shed light on enormous galactic bubbles surrounding the Milky Way. Read the article to learn about their formation and evolution.

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Spotted Six Galaxies That Should Not Exist, Challenging Conventional Understanding

Apr 17, 2023

NASA's $10 billion space telescope has taken images of six galaxies that were between 500 and 700 million years old, which baffled scientists because they are too big for their age. Read the article to learn more about this discovery.

Stars Forming at Faster Rate in Milky Way Galaxy Than Previously Thought, Study Reveals

Mar 02, 2023

Scientists say the more stars in the galaxy, the faster it enriches itself with oxygen, iron, and other essential elements. Read the article to learn more.