Tag: Astronomy
Giant Space Hamburger: JWST’s Planetary Origins Discovery
A Cosmic Culinary Delight: Unveiling the Secrets of the Giant Space HamburgerHave you ever bitten off more than you can chew? Picture this: You're at a restaurant, famished, and you decide to tackle the...
Track asteroid 2024 YR4: ‘city-killer’ risk in 2024.
A monstrous asteroid named 2024 YR4 is currently making its way through space, captured in vivid detail by a telescope positioned in Chile. This colossal rock, measuring between 130 to 300 feet wide, poses...
Unveiling ‘Impossible’ Black Holes & Antarctica’s Hidden ‘Plumbing’
In this week's science news, the Earth's seemingly unchanging crust has revealed its dynamic nature, with surprising movements beneath our very feet. From the Sierra Nevada mountains to the Cascades, and even as far...
2024 YR24 Asteroid: Potential Earth Strike in 2032
Astronomers recently discovered a potentially threatening asteroid, 2024 YR24, looming near Earth. The object, estimated to be between 40 and 100 meters in size, caught the attention of scientists on December 27, 2024. To...
Study: Universe Expanding Too Fast for Physics – Cosmology Model Broken
Universe Expanding Too Fast for PhysicsThe universe is expanding at a rate that defies our current understanding of physics, according to a recent study published in The Astrophysical Journal Letters. The research, led by...
Supermassive Black Hole Housing an Unusual Undead Star
Supermassive Black Hole Unleashes Unprecedented ActivityIn a galaxy far, far away, some 270 million light-years from our humble planet, astronomers have stumbled upon a mind-boggling mystery that could reshape our understanding of the cosmos....
Supermassive Black Hole 12.9 Billion Light-Years Away Shooting Energy Beam at Earth
Supermassive Black Hole 12.9 Billion Light-Years Away Shooting Energy Beam at EarthAstronomers have made a groundbreaking discovery, revealing a supermassive black hole that is currently shooting an enormous energy beam directly at Earth. This...
Discovering Planet Nine: Vera Rubin Observatory’s Telescope Search
Discovering Planet Nine: Vera Rubin Observatory's Telescope SearchDespite growing up learning about our solar system's nine planets, many now know that we only have eight, thanks to the controversial demotion of Pluto in 2006....
Top Skywatching Events to Look Forward to in 2025
Top Skywatching Events to Look Forward to in 2025As we bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new, the skies above promise a breathtaking show for all stargazers. From lunar occultations to...
Best Way to Watch the Quadrantid Meteor Shower Tonight
The Quadrantid Meteor Shower: A Celestial Spectacle TonightTonight, the UK skies are set to be adorned with an awe-inspiring display of shooting stars as the Quadrantid meteor shower graces the heavens. With more than...