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Astronomers discover two supermassive black holes on the verge of collision
3+ hour, 7+ min ago (552+ words) Supermassive black holes sit at the centers of most large galaxies, and they are some of the most powerful objects in the universe. Scientists believe these giants grow over time by merging with other black holes, but catching them in…...
Steven Gardiner receives Early Career Award to advance low-energy neutrino research at DUNE
13+ hour, 39+ min ago (384+ words) April 9, 2026 | By: Zachary Burton Physicist Steven Gardiner recently received a Department of Energy Early Career Award to explore the low-energy research potential of the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment. By applying his unique background in neutron simulations, he aims to leverage…...
Dark matter may exist in two states, a new theory proposes
1+ hour, 17+ min ago (626+ words) A new hypothesis has been proposed suggesting that 'dark matter,' a concept that explains the birth of the universe and the movement of celestial bodies, may exist in two different forms. This concept offers a smoother explanation for cosmic phenomena…...
A Baby Star Blows A Giant Gaseous Ring
8+ hour, 24+ min ago (735+ words) Despite all we've learned about star formation, the process is still riven with mystery. Our prying telescopic eyes struggle to pierce the thick gaseous regions that give birth to stars. Progress has been steady, though, and we can thank the…...
Determining the Host Stars of Planets in Binary Star Systems with Asterodensity Profiling: Investigating the Canonical Radius Gap
9+ hour, 5+ min ago (292+ words) astrobiology. com Determining the Host Stars of Planets in Binary Star Systems with Asterodensity Profiling: Investigating the Canonical Radius Gap Over the past 30 years, thousands of exoplanets have been discovered, revealing detailed demographics of planets outside the Solar System. One…...
Astronomers may have spotted binary pair of supermassive black holes
13+ hour, 57+ min ago (268+ words) News9live New Delhi: A supermassive black hole (SMBH) occupies the core of every large, evolved galaxy like the Milky Way These SMBHs can contain millions or even billions of solar masses, and scientists are not sure how these monsters are formed…...
'Little red dots' spotted by the James Webb telescope may just be awkward black holes going through a phase
3+ hour, 53+ min ago (587+ words) A study of the fascinating galaxy system nicknamed "The Stingray" suggests that mysterious little red dots could be a phase in the evolution of galaxies powered by actively feeding black holes, rather than a distinct class of objects. Astronomers have…...
Students discover the most primitive star ever found, similar to the very first stars ever born
10+ hour, 31+ min ago (843+ words) Astronomers have identified a star they claim is the most chemically pristine ever found, a survivor from the early universe now traveling through the Milky Way dubbed SDSS J0715-7334. Its discovery pushes one of astronomy's oldest searches beyond our own galaxy…...
Scientists Just Found a Supermassive Black Hole That Lost 95% of Its Brightness. .. In Just Two Decades
11+ hour, 54+ min ago (414+ words) Scientists Just Found a Supermassive Black Hole That Lost 95% of Its Brightness. .....