Astronomy
Was Dark Matter Just Detected for the First Time?
“If this is correct, to the extent of my knowledge, it would mark the first time humanity has ‘seen’ dark matter.”
What Would Happen If a Black Hole Ripped Through Your Body
A frightening thought experiment offers surprisingly comforting results
Earth’s Nastiest Neighbor Was Closer Than We Thought
The Mars-size object that smashed into our planet and made the moon came from the inner solar system
New AI Model Captures the Milky Way in Stunning Detail
Researchers gain a hi-def view of galactic activity with an assist from a deep-learning surrogate
The Medieval Friar Who Foretold Carl Sagan’s “Star-Stuff”
Before science could prove it, this philosopher saw our place in the stars
Celestial Poetry Illuminates Astronomy
A lyrical observation in verse turns out to be a glimpse at a star’s last gasp
These Martian Caves Might Point to Life
Newly discovered Martian caves were possibly formed by water and may contain traces of life
Exploding Star’s Dramatic First Moments Captured for the First Time
The explosive findings were the result of an international race against the clock
We’re Not Alone in Space Weather Chaos
The star-induced storms recently hitting Earth may be even more intense elsewhere in the cosmos
This Is a Laser Blast Straight to the Psyche
In a demonstration of long-distant space communication, NASA beamed photons to a receiver millions of miles from Earth
