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Astronomers just mapped one of the universe's largest structures, hidden for a decade behind our own galaxy. The Vela Supercluster spans 300 million light-years and contains mass equal to 30 quadrillion suns.
NASA's SPHEREx observatory just revealed stunning maps of cosmic ice floating between stars in the Milky Way. This ancient ice is where all the water in Earth's oceans originally came from.
NASA's SPHEREx mission has revealed massive frozen water complexes spanning 600 light-years across the Milky Way, mapping the cosmic ice reservoirs that could someday deliver water to newborn planets and potentially support future life.
Scientists discovered that African dung beetles use the glow of the Milky Way to navigate in straight lines across dark deserts. This tiny insect has been using our galaxy as a compass for millions of years.
Stargazers can catch up to 15 shooting stars per hour during the Lyrid meteor shower's peak on April 22-23, with perfect dark sky conditions this year. A new moon on April 17 also offers a rare chance to see the Milky Way's galactic core in all its glory.
NASA's Artemis II crew photographed the Milky Way galaxy during their historic moon flyby, echoing the famous Earthrise image from 1968. The four astronauts are now speeding home at 1,700 mph, with splashdown set for Friday in the Pacific Ocean.
Eleven young researchers are using artificial intelligence to solve problems from sustainable water use to understanding the Milky Way. The University of Toronto's newest fellows are turning AI into a tool for scientific breakthroughs that could change how we live.
The James Webb Space Telescope just revealed that interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS could be 12 billion years old, making it as ancient as the Milky Way itself. This cosmic time capsule offers astronomers a rare glimpse into the chemistry of the early universe.
Astronomers have unlocked a new way to read a galaxy's past, tracing 12 billion years of cosmic history through chemical fingerprints in space. The breakthrough opens an entirely new field called "extragalactic archaeology" that could reveal how our own Milky Way formed.
Amateur astronomers are getting their telescopes ready as spring arrives, bringing the best window of the year to see distant galaxies from the northern hemisphere. Thousands of spectacular galaxies become visible as Earth tilts away from the dusty Milky Way plane.
Scientists discovered our sun traveled from the Milky Way's center alongside thousands of similar stars 4 to 6 billion years ago, possibly creating the calmer environment Earth needed for life to flourish. This cosmic road trip wasn't random but part of a massive stellar migration triggered by changes in our galaxy's structure.
Over 160 scientists from 70 institutions worldwide just revealed the most detailed picture ever taken of our galaxy's mysterious heart, spanning 650 light-years. The breakthrough image could unlock secrets about how life began in our corner of the universe.
Astronomers created the first complete, high-resolution map of cold gas at our galaxy's center where stars and planets are born. The breakthrough could reveal how our own solar system formed 4.5 billion years ago.
People are traveling hours to rural Wales for a new wellness trend called "star bathing" that's selling out faster than organizers can add events. In areas with minimal light pollution, visitors are finding emotional healing and childlike wonder by simply lying on blankets and gazing at the Milky Way.
Scientists discovered a hidden galaxy nucleus churning out complex organic molecules at rates far beyond what models predicted. The finding reveals cosmic rays are transforming carbon-rich materials into building blocks that could lead to life's essential chemistry.
Astronomers captured the largest image ever taken of our galaxy's chaotic center, revealing 650 light-years of swirling gas, dust, and star-forming clouds in breathtaking detail. The discovery offers clues to how galaxies like ours were born.
Scientists using the world's largest radio telescope have captured the most detailed image ever of the chaotic, star-forming center of our galaxy. The breakthrough reveals how stars are born in extreme conditions similar to the early universe.
Astronomers just captured the most detailed photo ever of the gas clouds where stars are born at the center of our galaxy. The stunning purple and pink image spans 650 light-years and could help us understand how most stars in the universe form.
Researchers discovered a rare pulsar near the Milky Way's center that spins 122 times per second. This cosmic lighthouse could help test Einstein's general relativity near a supermassive black hole.
Researchers may have discovered a lighthouse-like pulsar spinning at the heart of our galaxy, just a cosmic stone's throw from the supermassive black hole Sagittarius A. If confirmed, this rare finding could unlock secrets about gravity, spacetime, and the mysterious forces shaping our universe.
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