Astronomy
Researchers decode 200-year-old Red Sea navigational chart, revealing lost seafaring secrets
The document, dated to the late 18th or early 19th century, is illustrated with images of ships and religious buildings. It depicts more than 180 islands, along with reefs, landmarks and flags.
Selling light after dark: Satellite designed to reflect sunlight to Earth approved by FCC
Ancient structure near Stonehenge may have inspired its solstice alignment, archaeologists say
Scientists identify nearby 'super-Earth' as promising candidate in search for alien life - study
A rogue star could cast Earth into darkness – and that would be the end of humanity
A new study outlines a rare but chilling scenario: A wandering star from the depths of the galaxy could disrupt the orbits of the planets, fling Earth out of the solar system – and end humanity.
Astronomers find first visual evidence of rare double-detonation supernova
Layers of calcium in remnant SNR 0509-67.5 confirm the double explosion mechanism occurs in nature.
The largest astronomical camera ever built: First images from powerful new telescope
Rubin Observatory will map the southern sky every three nights over the next decade.
Astronomers unveil the most detailed image of the Sculptor Galaxy
Researchers identified nearly 500 planetary nebulae in the galaxy, vastly exceeding previous counts.
Unexpected giant: Saturn-mass planet found orbiting tiny red dwarf
Discovery defies expectations for planets around low-mass stars.
Astronomers discover potential dwarf planet 2017 OF201 beyond Neptune
Object measures about 700 kilometers in diameter and has a 25,000-year orbit around the sun.
Possible new dwarf planet spotted near the edge of the solar system
The researchers said 2017 OF201 was identified in observations by telescopes in Chile and Hawaii spanning seven years.
Astronomers anticipate Blaze Star's next eruption could light up the sky in 2025
The explosion could make T CrB as bright as Polaris, visible to the naked eye.
Webb telescope documents alien planet's death plunge into a star
The James Webb Space Telescope reveals that planets may spiral into their stars, rather than being swallowed by expanding red giants. This changes our understanding of planetary destruction.
Total lunar eclipse to create 'Blood Moon' on March 14, 2025
The totality will last 65 minutes, with the best views in the Americas and Greenland.
