Astronomy
If Bacteria Drink Kombucha, They Stand a Better Chance of Survival on Mars
Tea is useful for all kinds of things, including caffeinating plenty of writers worldwide. There are also many varieties of…
64 Radio Telescopes Come Together to act as a Single Giant Observatory
The MeerKAT array just combined the power of its 64 radio telescopes to create a single telescope, which is already…
Plenty of Examples That Giant Galaxies Like the Milky Way Formed Through Mergers
The Universe's giant galaxies pose a thorny problem for astronomers. The galaxies have grown large somehow, and the only things…
Chinese Astronomers Detect an Interesting (But NOT Alien) Signal With the FAST Radio Observatory
Unfortunately, China's 500-Meter Aperture Spherical Telescope (FAST) did NOT detect possible alien signals, only radio interference from Earth.
Gaia's Massive Third Data Release is out!
The third Gaia Data Release (DR3) has been released, and is already leading to some major breakthroughs in astronomy!
Once Again, Galaxies Look Surprisingly Mature Shortly After the Beginning of the Universe
A young galaxy with the catchy, roll-off-the-tongue name A1689-zD1 has experts in galactic formation talking. Recent observations show that this…
A Rare Repeating Fast Radio Burst Gives Astronomers a Chance to Study These Mysterious Objects
An international team has come up with a new explanation for Fast Radio Bursts based on their study of a…
See a Stunning New Picture of the Tarantula Nebula
When it comes to exciting places to look in the sky, the Tarantula Nebula is hard to beat. It's got…
Astronomers Caught Betelgeuse Just Before it Started Dimming and Might Have Seen a Pressure Wave Rippling Through its Atmosphere
A couple of years ago, Betelgeuse generated much interest when it started dimming. That caught the attention of astronomers worldwide,…
Andromeda Tore Apart and Consumed a Neighbor Galaxy
Things may seem quiet and peaceful in the Andromeda Galaxy when you gaze at it in the sky. However, if…