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NASA's Webb telescope finds exoplanet with potential signs of life

Along with methane and carbon dioxide, the James Webb Telescope also discovered a molecule known as dimethyl sulphide (DMS), a substance only produced by living things.

Black hole is observed snacking on sun-like star, bite by bite

This marked the first time that scientists had observed a sun-like star being repeatedly snacked upon by a supermassive black hole.

By REUTERS
08/09/2023

Black holes may be causing mature galaxies to stop producing new stars

Scientists have long suggested that the supermassive black holes in these galaxies are interacting with the gas clouds to prev

Mud on Mars shows evidence of wet-dry cycles that support life

A new discovery shows how the distinctive pattern of mud cracks on Mars offer the first real evidence of wet-dry cycles that could support life.

Scientists spot edge of supermassive black hole for first time accidentally - study

Supermassive black holes sit at the center of many galaxies and are often surrounded by accretion disks that they feed on. Scientists observed a previously unexplored region near one – by accident.

27/08/2023

Spanish astronomer discovers a galaxy within a galaxy

A Spanish astronomer has discovered an active galactic nucleus at the center of the Sombrero Galaxy.

How did the Milky Way galaxy get its shape?

Our home galaxy, the Milky Way, did not always have its iconic spiral shape. Rather, it acquired its shape through a process called “galactic speciation.”

Massive galaxy with no dark matter challenges our understanding of space - study

Dark matter, seemingly invisible, is thought to make up a vast majority of all matter in the universe. A massive galaxy having none would challenge everything we know about the universe.

25/07/2023
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope

Hubble telescope captures galaxy clusters merging

Gravitational lensing has the practical effect of a magnifying glass, microscope, or binoculars, and enables scientists to observe celestial bodies that would otherwise be too distant to discern.

Introducing Janus, the exotic 'two-faced' white dwarf star

Scienets have observed a white dwarf star, named for the two-faced ancient Roman god, that appears to have two sides with completely different compositions.

By REUTERS
21/07/2023
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