Space

In the vast expanse of our universe, pulsars have always been known for their unwavering regularity and stability. These celestial objects, which are rapidly spinning neutron stars, emit precise and consistent radio waves, serving as a reliable cosmic clock for astronomers. However, a recent mind-boggling revelation has left scientists perplexed. A pulsar has emitted an
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The Russian segment of the International Space Station (ISS) experienced yet another coolant leak, marking the third incident in under a year. This latest development has raised concerns about the reliability of Russia’s space program. While officials have assured that the crew members are not in immediate danger, the occurrence of multiple leaks is alarming
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We may know a heck of a lot less about a bizarre kind of cosmic explosion than we thought. They’re known as luminous fast blue optical transients, or LFBOTs, and one nicknamed the Finch (AT2023fhn) has been spotted in intergalactic space, at a significant distance from the nearest galaxy. This is a problem, because astronomers
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued a “breakthrough” first-ever fine over space debris, imposing a penalty of $150,000 on a TV company, Dish, for their failure to properly dispose of a satellite. This landmark decision marks a significant step forward in the FCC’s efforts to address satellite policies and enforce space debris regulations. EchoStar-7,
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In a groundbreaking endeavor to capture the first-ever image of a black hole, scientists embarked on an ambitious mission of uniting data from observatories across the planet. This massive collaborative effort resulted in a mesmerizing image that quickly made its way onto the pages of every major newspaper in 2019. Known as Messier 87, the
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Earlier this year, the astronomical community experienced disappointment when the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) revealed that TRAPPIST-1b, an exoplanet 40 light-years away from Earth, has no detectable atmosphere to shield it from the intense radiation of its host star. Although this finding was not entirely surprising, as the goal was to study a smaller,
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The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is poised to revolutionize our understanding of the early Universe. With its advanced capabilities, JWST aims to observe the epoch when the first galaxies were formed. Through deep observations, astronomers using the telescope have already made exciting discoveries about the formation, evolution, and composition of these ancient galaxies. In
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