Dark Matter Might Help Explain How Supermassive Black Holes Can Merge
Astronomers aren't sure what dark matter is, but they carefully observe to determine which models best match the data. Astronomers…
The Extremely Large Telescope’s Dome is on the Move
Construction of the Extremely Large Telescope (ELT) reached a milestone, with the structure of the dome completed just enough where…
Should We Send Humans to Mars?
Universe Today has explored the potential for sending humans to Europa, Venus, Titan, and Pluto, all of which possess environmental…
How Did Life Get Started on Earth? Atmospheric Haze Might Have Been the Key
A recent study accepted to The Planetary Science Journal investigates how the organic hazes that existed on Earth between the…
Six Planets Found Orbiting an Extremely Young Star
The field of exoplanet study continues to grow by leaps and bounds. As of the penning of this article, 5,572…
Betelgeuse. Before, During and After the Great Dimming
When a prominent star in the night sky suddenly dims, it generates a lot of interest. That's what happened with…
Even Early Galaxies Grew Hand-in-Hand With Their Supermassive Black Holes
Almost every galaxy in the local Universe seems to contain a supermassive black hole. There's a direct relationship between the…
Astrobiology: Why study it? How to study it? What are the challenges?
Universe Today has proudly examined the importance of studying impact craters, planetary surfaces, and exoplanets, and what they can teach…
Webb Directly Images Two Planets Orbiting White Dwarfs
In several billion years, our Sun will become a white dwarf. What will happen to Jupiter and Saturn when the…
The Aftermath of a Recent Galactic Merger
NGC 4753 is a prime example of what happens after a galactic merger. It looks like a twisted mess, with…