Astrophysics
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Scientists Map Galaxy's Spin; Gravitational Waves to Deepen View
Our galaxy's rotation curve now extends to an unprecedented 200 kiloparsecs, mapping its intricate dynamics far beyond the solar system.
Webb Telescope Spots Little Red Dots That Appear to Be Black Holes
Peering back 1.8 billion years after the Big Bang, the James Webb Space Telescope has revealed a seemingly innocuous 'little red dot' as a candidate for a 'black hole star', according to Universe Toda
New research confirms universe expansion rate and cosmic acceleration
Just months ago, a whisper of deceleration rippled through the cosmos.
NASA Chandra spots ancient supernova remnant in galactic center
In the heart of our galaxy, a region so dense it usually hides its ancient past, astronomers may have just found the ghostly remains of a supernova that exploded 10,000 years ago.
Student's AI pinpoints star system behind cosmic radio bursts
In 2026, a high school student’s AI algorithm, designed on his laptop, helped an international team of astronomers pinpoint the elusive source of mysterious long-period radio transients.
Webb Telescope Studies Star Clusters, Unveiling Rapid Stellar Birth
On May 6, 2026, the James Webb Space Telescope unveiled a near-infrared image of Messier 51's spiral arm.