For the first time, astronomers have witnessed the birth of one of the universe’s most powerful magnets, or magnetars, at the heart of an unusually bright supernova, thanks to an effect first predicted by Albert Einstein.
According to the…

For the first time, astronomers have witnessed the birth of one of the universe’s most powerful magnets, or magnetars, at the heart of an unusually bright supernova, thanks to an effect first predicted by Albert Einstein.
According to the…

In November 2025, a comet began disintegrating into pieces after a heated close encounter with the Sun. In a twist of fate, the Hubble space telescope happened to be observing the comet as it broke apart, capturing its demise in…

A newly described fossil species from China is offering a rare glimpse into life just after the largest extinction in Earth’s history. Preserved with unusual detail, the fossils reveal powerful jaws in a group long known mostly from…

AI systems could soon be able to hijack satellites in orbit and cause them to collide with other spacecraft, potentially triggering a dangerous cascade of smash-ups that could render the environment around Earth unsafe for years, according to…

GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy are taken for weight loss and diabetes management, but another potential health boost has now emerged: a reduced risk of complications in people recovering from a heart attack.
The medications may help…

While full-frame cameras dominate the conversation for astrophotography, many APS-C and Micro Four Thirds (MFT) systems punch far above their weight, and the smaller sensor sizes mean they’re lighter to carry when out and about. Despite their…

While spring is a lovely time of year to look forward to, for some, it brings about mixed feelings because their hay fever symptoms increase as the weather improves. Hay fever often leaves people with a runny nose, itchy eyes, sore throats,…

NASA is set to roll its Artemis II moon rocket back to the launch pad today, as the mission’s four-astronaut crew enters quarantine…

A deep-sea expedition off the coast of Argentina has revealed an unexpectedly rich marine ecosystem, including dozens of possible new species and rare sightings. What began as a targeted study of cold seeps quickly exposed a far broader and…