astronomy
The Mystery Of Infrared Background Light From Space, Solved
Researchers have finally figured out where the Universe's background infrared radiation comes from: extremely faint galaxies with very small amounts of dust.
‘Hungry’ Baby Stars Are Messy Eaters
The process of star birth isn't as slow and steady as once thought; rather, it can get very messy indeed.
7 Must-Read Stories In February 2016
From microscopic tetraneutrons to mammoth supernovas, here are the most popular reads from the last month.
Fast Radio Bursts Solve The Mystery Of The Missing Matter
Scientists have detected a fast radio burst coming from a galaxy billions of light years away, helping to confirm the presence of previously ‘missing’ matter.
Asia’s Rising Scientists: Reina Reyes
Dr. Reina Reyes may have shifted from astrophysics to data analytics, but her passion for science outreach remains unchanged.
7 Must-Read Stories In January 2016
The Periodic Table has a new addition and there exists a black hole that dwarfs our sun, as scientists in Asia discovered in January 2016.
Star Clusters ‘Adopt’ Baby Stars Instead Of Bearing Their Own
Astronomers have found evidence for a 1952 theory that globular clusters ‘adopt’ baby stars instead of creating more biological star ‘children.’
Discovery Of Most Powerful Supernova To Date
Researchers have observed a super-luminous supernova explosion which is twice as powerful as the previous record holder.
Scientists Detect Signs Of Large Black Hole In The Milky Way
Radio telescopes have identified a possible black hole 100 thousand times the mass of the Sun, hinting at many more “dark” black holes in the Milky Way.
