These are two exoplanets orbiting a red dwarf star in a planetary system 218 light-years away in the constellation Lyra. A team led by astronomers…
A star collides with a black hole detected by astronomers
Detected in December 2021, an incredible space explosion has finally been identified by the astronomers in charge of its study. Where she comes from ?…
A Ghostly Glow of Light Surrounds the Solar System and No One Can Explain It
A new analysis of the Hubble data has confirmed it: there is plenty of light in the space around the Solar System. Not much extra…
The bacteria “Conan”, super-resistant to radiation, could survive millions of years on Mars
Bacterial strains on Mars are adapted to survive extreme conditions. But the “Conan” is not far behind. The ancient bacteria of Mars could survive near…
What would the trip inside a black hole be like?
Imagine two intrepid astronauts, Jack and Andres, determined to investigate black holes. His goal is to explore what goes on inside. What will happen to…
Andromeda. A dark stream sheds new light on the life of galaxies
An international team of scientists led by a University of Sydney astrophysicist has discovered evidence that the Andromeda galaxy is a cannibal that grows through…
Saturn’s moon Enceladus is more habitable than previously thought
New research has presented evidence for a key component of life in the subterranean ocean of Saturn’s moon Enceladus. Models indicate that Enceladus’ ocean is…
Mirach is the guide star to 3 galaxies
Here is the Great Square of Pegasus, connected to the Andromeda constellation through the star Alpheratz. People often find the Andromeda Galaxy (M31), the large…
The 12 strangest objects in the universe
There is no mistaking the fact that the universe is weird. Just look outside and you’ll see all sorts of strange, self-reproducing flora and fauna,…
They confirm the discovery of the “closest” black hole to Earth: it is 1,600 light years away
The black hole, named Gaia BH1, is 10 times more massive than our sun and lies just under 1,600 light-years from Earth. Its companion star…