"Cosmic dawn has been a missing chapter in our understanding of the universe." Observing the interactions between dark matter and so-called "dark photons" during a period after the Big Bang called ...

The research, yet to be peer-reviewed but published in the arXiv preprint database, posits that this cosmic intruder, possibly eight times the mass of Jupiter, passed very close to where Mars ...

Scientists have come a step closer to understanding how collisionless shock waves -- found throughout the universe -- are able to accelerate particles to extreme speeds. Scientists have come a ...

As the star spins, these beams sweep past Earth and produce periodic pulses of radio waves, much like a cosmic lighthouse. This behaviour has earned them the name “pulsars”. Pulsars typically ...

Get Instant Summarized Text (Gist) A cosmic object, ASKAP J1839-0756, challenges current understanding of neutron stars by emitting radio pulses every 6.5 hours, far slower than typical pulsars ...

Astronomers viewing a cosmic end-of-life tableau have spotted shards of dead planets swirling around a dying star that is enveloped in a glowing gas shell 1. Scientists have previously found old ...

These bottomless cosmic pits would have a lot in common with more familiar black holes; in some cases, the two may be indistinguishable. But unlike their kin, these undiscovered black holes wouldn ...

This month offers a unique opportunity to witness Mars in stunning detail. From tracking its retrograde motion to experiencing a rare occultation by the Moon, the skies provide a front-row seat to ...

Whether viewed as a cosmic coincidence or a mystical sign, January 2025’s planetary alignment offers a unique chance to connect with the universe. It’s a reminder of the beauty and mystery ...

Pictures show how the stars look during a period known as the cosmic noon - the middle ages of the universe when the most stars were born. The Durham team was led by physicists David Lagattuta and ...

Amid a coming feast of neutron science — in biology, chemistry, materials science, drug development, archaeology — we might one day learn how our universe started out as cosmic leftovers.