Cosmic Phenomena

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A supermassive black hole with a glowing accretion disk, warping spacetime, set against a backdrop of stars and nebulae in deep space.

How Scientists Detect Black Holes: Three Ways to See the Invisible

Black holes are invisible, but scientists detect them indirectly by observing their gravitational influence on nearby objects, analyzing radiation from infalling matter, and sensing gravitational waves from collisions. Each method reveals different properties and is crucial for understanding these cosmic phenomena.

Dr. Alistair Finch·June 21, 2026

The Black Eye Galaxy (Messier 64) with its prominent dark dust lane, illustrating counter-rotating gas in its core and outer regions.

Space & Astronomy

Black Eye Galaxy Messier 64 gas spins both ways

In the Black Eye Galaxy, Messier 64, gas in its outer reaches spins in the exact opposite direction to its inner core—a cosmic anomaly first observed in 2026.

Mateo Rojas·June 13, 2026

The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope in orbit, its infrared mirror reflecting the vastness of space, with Earth in the background.

Space & Astronomy

Roman Telescope's infrared mirror is ready for flight

The average bump on the primary mirror surface for NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is only 1.

Mateo Rojas·June 1, 2026