NASA’s Apollo missions brought back moon rock samples for scientists to study. We’ve learned a great deal over the ensuing […]
Category: astrophysics
A star has been destroyed by a wandering supermassive black hole
Skip to content Second supermassive black hole is a long way from the galaxy’s core. Back in 2024, a system […]
3D map of exoplanet atmosphere shows wacky climate
Last year, astronomers discovered an unusual Earth-size exoplanet they believe has a hemisphere of molten lava, with its other hemisphere […]
Fast radio burst in long-dead galaxy puzzles astronomers
A surprising source FRBs are of particular interest because they can be used as probes to study the large-scale structure […]
Fast radio bursts originate near the surface of stars
Skip to content Single burst shows neutron-star-like features, a source close to the star. Artist’s conception of a magnetar launching […]