Dark matter could be destroying itself inside the bellies of exoplanets
In the continuing search for dark matter in our universe, scientists believe they have found a unique and powerful detector:…
Astrophysics
The Dumbbell Nebula, the first planetary nebula discovered
The Dumbbell Nebula is being produced by a very hot white dwarf that has been ejecting gas for thousands of…
Researchers discover the mechanism that likely generates huge white dwarf magnetic fields
A dynamo mechanism could explain the incredibly strong magnetic fields in white dwarf stars according to an international team of…
Determining the birth population of double neutron stars
The study of neutron star populations helps unravel how they formed and evolved. Until now, using gravitational-wave detectors, scientists were…
Breathtaking New Hubble Image Shows a Giant Star on The Brink of Annihilation
The spectacle of space has our jaws constantly dropping, and the picture that was just released to celebrate 31 years…
What is the galactic tide?
A galactic tide is a tidal force experienced by objects subject to the gravitational field of a galaxy such as…
The albedo in Astronomy
The albedo in astronomy is the fraction of light that is reflected by a celestial object that does not shine…
The effects of solar flares on Earth’s magnetosphere
Planet Earth is surrounded by a system of magnetic fields known as the magnetosphere. This vast, comet-shaped system deflects charged…
Cassiopeia A
Cassiopeia A (abbreviated to Cas A and also known as SN 1671) is a supernova remnant (SNR), located at a…
Talking about Dark Matter and Dark Energy
The visible universe—including Earth, the sun, other stars, and galaxies—is made of protons, neutrons, and electrons bundled together into atoms….