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A new theory suggests that black holes might actually be "frozen stars", ultra-compact objects that mimic the properties of black holes but lack singularities. Proposed by Ramy Brustein and his…

Astronomers using the Hubble Space Telescope have discovered that jets from a supermassive black hole in the M87 galaxy are causing nearby stars to erupt in explosive novae. These stellar…

In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have observed two pairs of supermassive black holes on the verge of merging in distant dwarf galaxies. This rare cosmic event offers a unique window…

Astronomers have discovered a swarm of over 100 stellar-mass black holes within the star cluster Palomar 5, located 80,000 light-years from Earth. This unique globular cluster, with its 30,000-light-year-long tidal…

The XRISM space telescope has delivered its first groundbreaking observations, revealing new insights into supermassive black holes and supernova remnants.

Astronomers have discovered colossal black hole jets stretching an unprecedented 23 million light-years across the cosmos, the longest ever observed. These jets, named Porphyrion, originate from a supermassive black hole…

Scientists are exploring the possibility that primordial black holes, tiny remnants from the early universe, could pass through our solar system undetected. These black holes, far smaller than their stellar…

JWST confirms a supermassive black hole is halting star formation in its host galaxy by ejecting vital star-forming gas.

Chinese astronomers have uncovered a low-mass black hole that challenges long-held astrophysical theories. This black hole, part of a binary system known as G3425, has a mass of about 3.6...

For decades, the Lambda Cold Dark Matter (LCDM) model dominated cosmology, building on Big Bang theories. It proposed that the universe expanded from a hyperdense state, with spacetime expansion causing...

NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope and Chandra X-ray Observatory have made a groundbreaking discovery, confirming the closest pair of supermassive black holes ever detected. These two cosmic giants, located in the...

New research indicates that Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way, likely formed through the merger of two black holes. The study, published in...

The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has captured a stunning image of the spiral galaxy IC 4709, located approximately 240 million light-years away in the southern constellation Telescopium. This remarkable galaxy,...

The Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) Collaboration has made a significant breakthrough in astronomical observation, achieving the highest resolution images of black holes ever obtained from Earth. By detecting light at...

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has delivered a groundbreaking discovery that is reshaping our understanding of the early universe. Initially, astronomers observed what appeared to be enormous galaxies in...

Astronomers are chasing one of the most elusive mysteries in the cosmos: how supermassive black holes—the largest known black holes—merge into monstrous giants that can weigh billions of times more...

In a stunning twist, a new study has shattered previous claims of an intermediate-mass black hole lurking at the centre of Omega Centauri, the Milky Way's most massive globular star...

Astronomers have observed a black hole gradually consuming a star, providing a rare opportunity to predict the next cosmic “snack.” This discovery offers valuable insights into black hole behavior and...

An international research team has made a groundbreaking discovery, identifying potential signs of an intermediate-mass black hole within the IRS 13 star cluster near the supermassive black hole at the...

The Event Horizon Telescope (EHT), known for capturing the first image of a black hole, is set to receive significant upgrades that will enhance its capabilities and potentially unlock new...

Recent observations have revealed a fascinating phenomenon in the galaxy SDSS1335+0728, where a supermassive black hole at its center has begun to activate, causing unprecedented brightness changes since December 2019....

Astronomers have identified a middleweight black hole, a significant finding that could provide crucial insights into the formation and evolution of supermassive black holes. This discovery, located in the star...

The Tunguska event, one of the most intriguing and unexplained phenomena of the 20th century, occurred on June 30, 1908. This massive explosion flattened approximately 2,150 square kilometers (830 square...

Recent studies have dealt a significant blow to the hypothesis that primordial black holes could account for dark matter, shifting the focus of scientific inquiry toward alternative explanations. Overview Of...

Astronomers have recently observed a dramatic and unexpected brightening of a distant galaxy, revealing the sudden awakening of a massive black hole at its core. This extraordinary event involves a...

Researchers from Michigan State University (MSU) have made groundbreaking discoveries about the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way, known as Sagittarius A* (Sgr A*). Utilizing a...

The mysterious radiation predicted by Stephen Hawking, known as Hawking radiation, may soon be observable thanks to advancements in telescope technology. This radiation, emitted by black holes, has eluded detection...

Recent astronomical observations have uncovered a mysterious phenomenon: stars disappearing from the night sky. Over the past 70 years, about 800 stars have vanished without the typical explosive end of...

Astronomers have observed matter plunging into the mouth of a black hole at the speed of light, confirming a key prediction made by Einstein's general theory of relativity. This discovery...

The James Webb Space Telescope has made a groundbreaking discovery by observing the most distant and ancient black hole merger ever recorded. This event, which occurred when the universe was...

NASA's Chandra X-ray space telescope has allowed scientists to identify a new cosmic “exhaust vent” that is directing hot gas away from Sagittarius A* (Sgr A*), the supermassive black hole...

Today’s stories include The Startling Implications of the Cosmic Graviton Background (CGB) to The Missing Plan for Alien First Contact, and much more. Astronomers Discover Closest Black Hole to Earth,...

“Black holes are an incredibly unique and fascinating feature of our universe,” said University of Queensland theoretical physicist, Joshua Foo about their mind-bending ability to have different masses simultaneously. “They’re...

Posted on Oct 17, 2022 in Astrobiology, Astronomy, Astrophysics, Cosmology, Extraterrestrial Life, quantum physics, Science, Space News, Technology, Universe Today’s stories include Why technologically advanced aliens would have to be...

Posted on Oct 10, 2022 in Artificial Intelligence, Climate Change, Consciousness, Extraterrestrial Life, James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), Planet Earth, quantum physics, Science, Science News, Technology Today’s stories include William...

Posted on Oct 8, 2022 in Astrobiology, Astronomy, Astrophysics, Cosmology, Exoplanets, Extraterrestrial Life, Multiverse, quantum physics, Science, Space News, Universe This weekend’s stories include The Universe Is Not Locally Real...

Posted on Aug 13, 2022 in Astrobiology, Astronomy, Science, Space News This weekend’s stories include Giant Voids of Nothingness may be Flinging the Universe Apart to What can Astrobiology Space...

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Posted on Jul 19, 2022 in Science Today’s stories range from Black holes may die differently than we thought to Have we been measuring gravity wrong this whole time? and...

“We do know that black holes are extraordinary phenomena,” said Julie Hlavacek-Larrondo, professor in the Department of Physics at Université de Montréal about the ultra-massive behemoths lurking at most galaxy...

Today’s stories range from The James Webb is About to Take Us to the “Edge of Time” to 4 Signs of Alien Tech That Could Lead Us to Extraterrestrial Life,...

Black holes previously hiding in plain sight have been discovered by researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, who have found a treasure trove of massive black...

Posted on May 15, 2022 in Alien Life, Astrobiology, Astronomy, Astrophysics, Black Holes, Cosmology, Event Horizon Telescope (EHT), Exoplanets, Extraterrestrial Life, James Webb Space Telescope, Multiverse, Science, Science News, Technology,...

Posted on May 14, 2022 in Astronomy, Astrophysics, Black Holes, Science Several of the world’s leading astronomers and scientists emailed their thoughts to The Daily Galaxy on the significance of...

Posted on May 16, 2022 in Astrobiology, Climate Change, Event Horizon Telescope (EHT), Extraterrestrial Life, Future, Origin of Life, Planet Earth, Science, Science News, Standard Model of Physics, Technology Today’s...

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Posted on May 12, 2022 in Astronomy, Black Holes, Milky Way Galaxy Breaking news: as we predicted, astronomers captured the first image of Sagittarius A* (Sgr A*), the black hole...

Astronomers have known since the 1990s that planets exist around pulsars. It’s a reasonable hypothesis that planets might also exist around black holes, which have a weaker impact on their...

Could the formation of supermassive black holes, as well as the nature of dark matter, be the result of violent cosmological phase transition in the dark sector of the Universe....

Posted on Mar 11, 2022 in Astronomy, Astrophysics, Black Holes, Cosmology These are some of the key questions in the new era of Gravitational Wave Astrophysics,” says assistant professor Johan...