Unusual plasma waves detected above Jupiter’s north pole may finally have explanation
Top: Amplitude of the electric field fluctuations during a Juno pass over the Jupiter's north pole. The white line indicates...
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Astronomers observe a rapid radio brightening of tidal disruption event AT2018hyz
Luminosity light curve over time of AT2018hyz in several frequency bands, including early upper limits (triangles) and the late-time detections...
Astronomers confirm long-suspected companion star near Betelgeuse
Using the 'Alopeke instrument on the Gemini North telescope, one half of the International Gemini Observatory, operated by NSF NOIRLab,...
This ancient pristine galaxy validates the Big Bang
A variety of galaxies are seen in this JWST image. Astronomers are hunting for ancient pristine galaxies that confirm our...
Largest supernova dataset hints dark energy may be changing over time
In 2011, a sky survey captured a Type Ia supernova, SN 2011fe, in the Pinwheel Galaxy about 21 million light...
How to detect magnetic fields around exoplanets
Artist's impression of a "hot jupiter" transiting its star. Credit: ESO/M. Kornmesser Magnetic fields play an important—if sometimes underappreciated—part in...
This star survived a black hole—and came back for more
A star being torn apart by a black hole. Credit: Ignacio de la Calle—Quasar Science Resources for ESA Lightning might...
Experiments may explain mysterious distribution of hydrogen peroxide on Europa
Southwest Research Institute experiments offer a new view on a hydrogen peroxide chemical cycle on Europa. Carbon-bearing species rising to...
Astronomers spot unusual magnetic field around a massive young protostar
This schematic shows circular polarization in radio waves coming from a massive young protostar surrounded by a disk and powering...
A simple experiment simulates planet formation
This photo shows the upper part of the water tornado model. The acrylic glas tank has a diameter of 50...
