Astrophysics

The galaxy, known as Y1, existed just 800 million years after the Big Bang and is forming stars 180 times faster than the Milky Way today.

Milky way evolution revealed through AI-enhanced star-by-star simulation

Researchers combined AI and supercomputers to simulate 100 billion stars, reproducing galactic phenomena faster than ever, opening possibilities for astrophysics and other scientific disciplines.

Scientists solved the mystery of ‘forbidden’ black hole merger

Astronomers reveal how two “forbidden” massive black holes merged, solving a cosmic mystery and refining stellar evolution and gravitational-wave models.

Birds vs Artoo-Detoo: How starlings beat parrots at galactic sound mimicry

With a mass of around 100 million Suns, BiRD is far from little. It belongs to a mysterious group of distant objects known as “little red dots”.

Einstein’s theory challenged as scientists discovered different types of black holes

Physicists developed a method to test Einstein’s general relativity precisely where black hole shadow images reveal potential differences under alternative gravity theories. This simulation explores extreme physics, helping scientists understand the universe deeply.

Astronomers witness most powerful black hole flare ever recorded

Astronomers have observed the most powerful black hole flare ever recorded. This discovery offers unprecedented insights into supermassive black hole behaviour and cosmic extremes.

Global neutrino study brings scientists closer to solving the universe’s biggest mystery of existence

Neutrinos are among the universe’s most abundant yet least understood particles. They possess tiny masses and almost never interact with other matter.

Understanding stellar collapse: From neutron star to black hole

Neutron stars pack extreme mass into tiny volumes. Scientists explore how compact they can become before collapsing into black holes, revealing insights into cosmic extremes.

IIA astronomers confirm black hole activity curbs formation of new stars

AGN are bright centres of galaxies powered by matter falling into supermassive black holes, which are millions of times more massive than the Sun.

10 Mind-Blowing Facts About Black Holes You Didn’t Know

Dive into the mysterious universe of black holes, a region where gravity is so intense that nothing, not even light can escape.

NASA’s 10 most colourful and stunning space images of stars, nebulae and supernovae

NASA has shared 10 breathtaking images capturing the vibrant beauty of the cosmos, featuring colourful stars, glowing nebulae, and explosive supernovae, showcasing the Universe’s spectacular and diverse wonders.

Astronomers discover smallest dark object through gravitational lensing

Astronomers have discovered the smallest known dark object, detected only through its gravitational pull, revealing new clues about dark matter’s mysterious structure and cosmic role.

Astronomers capture two supermassive black holes in binary orbit

Astronomers release first image of two supermassive black holes orbiting each other in quasar OJ287, provide evidence of binary black holes.

James Webb Space Telescope captures clearest-ever image of M87’s supermassive black hole jet

James Webb Space Telescope captures M87’s supermassive black hole jet, revealing bright knots and a faint counter-jet, providing insights for astronomers to study more.

Scientists discover biosignature molecule in failed star-Here is what it means for extraterrestrial life

Scientists discovered Phosphine in Wolf 1130C’s atmosphere. This reveals a complex phosphorus chemistry, urging caution in interpreting potential extraterrestrial biosignatures beyond Earth.

Scientists proposed LILA to detect Spacetime’s secret music from the Moon- Here is what study says

Scientists propose LILA, a lunar gravitational-wave detector, to explore a mid-band of spacetime vibrations of the Moon and other cosmic events.

Scientists predict a Primordial black hole explosion could revolutionize Physics

UMass Amherst physicists predict a primordial black hole explosion within ten years, an event that could confirm Hawking radiation and revolutionise physics.

Total lunar eclipse 2025: Best viewing time to witness the rising Blood Moon today

This is the year’s second total lunar eclipse. The previous one was seen globally in March earlier. It is also the first eclipse visible since 2022.

RRI develops tiny, credit card-sized computer to catch whispers from the early universe

PRATUSH is a conceptual space payload to orbit the far side of the Moon. This quiet region is shielded from Earth’s radio noise and ionospheric distortions.

NASA’s Webb and Hubble capture a cosmic butterfly in space, watch video here

The object is officially known as IRAS 04302. It is a protostar cocooned within cold gas and dust, hidden from direct view.

Study claims universe is 27 billion years old and dark matter may be unnecessary

For decades scientists believed the universe was built on ordinary matter, dark matter and dark energy. These unseen forces have shaped textbooks and missions, even though neither has ever been directly detected.

From gemstones to fiery grime: James Webb captures clues to Earth’s origins in dazzling butterfly nebula

The James Webb Space Telescope has revealed the Butterfly Nebula. It lies 3,400 light-years away in the constellation Scorpius.

World’s strongest solar telescope records first giant flare in stunning detail

Coronal loops often appear before solar flares erupt. Flares occur when magnetic fields twist, snap, and reconnect. Until now, telescopes only resolved loop bundles, not individual strands.

NASA's space photo of the day: A young planet captured carving birth disk during formation

A young planet has been spotted outside our Solar System, captured by the Very Large Telescope in Chile. The rare image shows a newborn world shaping its host star’s protoplanetary disk.

Astronomers detect 249 radio signals in minutes from mysterious deep-space source

Astronomers using South Africa’s MeerKAT telescope discovered a highly active repeating fast radio burst, FRB 20240619D, which produced hundreds of pulses, offering fresh insights into magnetars, cosmic plasma, and the universe’s hidden matter.