NASA
Hubble Views Galaxy Lacking Dark Matter
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope took an image of a bizarre, ghostly looking galaxy called NGC 1052-DF2 that astronomers calculate to have little to no dark matter. This is the first galaxy astronomers have discovered to be so lacking in...
Astrum
Which Stars will go Supernova next?
When will the next naked-eye supernova event happen? What will it look like? Will we be safe?
Astrum
The most exciting telescope that no-one is talking about
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory is perhaps the next most exciting observatory to the James Webb Space Telescope.
Science360
Black Holes
Astronomer Steve Eikenberry at the University of Florida is on the hunt for black holes. Using a custom built camera affixed to the Gemini South telescope in Chile, he is honing in on the supermassive black hole at the center of our...
TMW Media
The Milky Way, Our Galaxy: How stars are born
What about our neighbors in the milky way? What is a Nebula? The Milky Way, Our Galaxy, Part 1
NASA
NASA's Guide to Near-light-speed Travel
So, you've just put the finishing touches on upgrades to your spaceship, and now it can fly at almost the speed of light. We're not quite sure how you pulled it off, but congratulations! Before you fly off on your next vacation, however,...
Dom Burgess
Why Aliens Will Probably Be Robots.
Is there other life out there in the universe? Do aliens really exist? If so, then where are they all?! In this most epic of episodes, Dom has his favourite film (Aliens) interrupted by an extraterrestrial visitor - how very...
NASA
The Hubble Deep Field: Looking Back In Time
The Hubble Space Telescope has made over 1.5 million observations since its launch in 1990, capturing stunning subjects such as the Eagle Nebula and producing data that has been featured in almost 18,000 scientific articles. But no image...
Alltime
5 Urban Legends That Are Actually True
Space. The final frontier. The vast nothingness that greets us beyond the sky. There are many incredible things out there you may not be aware of; from clouds that would create the best party on Earth, to planets made of diamond. Here...
NASA
Hubble Detects a Rogue Supermassive Black Hole
The Hubble Space Telescope captured an image of a quasar named 3C 186 that is offset from the center of its galaxy. Astronomers hypothesize that this supermassive black hole was jettisoned from the center of its galaxy by the recoil from...
Next Animation Studio
Galactic collision may have given rise to Milky Way’s warped shape
The European Space Agency’s space observatory Gaia may have found an explanation for the warped shape of the Milky Way Galaxy, which is bent into an S shape.
Next Animation Studio
Light from tablet computers disrupts sleep, says study
Using tablet computers before bedtime can disrupt normal sleep patterns, a new study found. Under normal conditions the pineal gland in the brain secretes melatonin, a chemical that is partially responsible for regulating the sleep-wake...
NASA
X-ray 'Tsunami' Found in Perseus Galaxy Cluster
Combining data from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory with radio observations and computer simulations, scientists have found a vast wave of hot gas in the nearby Perseus galaxy cluster. Spanning some 200,000 light-years, the wave is...
NASA
Hubble Confirms Largest Comet Nucleus Ever Seen
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has determined the size of the largest icy comet nucleus ever found. And, it’s big! With a diameter of approximately 80 miles across, it’s about 50 times larger than typical comets. Its 500-trillion-ton mass...
Astrum
Can a planet be bigger than its star?
What makes a planet a planet? And what makes a star a star? Once we know this these defining characteristics, we start to notice that these definitions can overlap. Which begs the question, can a planet be bigger than its parent star?
Curated Video
Exploring the Past: The Fascinating Concept of Light Years
In this video, we explore the concept of how telescopes allow us to see objects that are light years away, giving us a glimpse into the past. By understanding how light reflects off objects and travels to our eyes, we can comprehend how...
FuseSchool
PHYSICS - Astrophysics - The Big Bang
The Big Bang theory states that the Universe ‘began’ with a colossal explosion about 13,700 million years ago and has been expanding ever since. Here are two pieces of evidence for the Big Bang. Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation and...
Astrum
Do nebulae really look like this?
Thanks to the Hubble Space Telescope, we have seen nebula like never before. But are they really as colourful as Hubble makes out?
NASA
NASA’s Fermi Finds Record-breaking Binary Star
Using data from NASA's Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope and other facilities, scientists have found the first gamma-ray binary in another galaxy and the most luminous one ever seen. The dual-star system, dubbed LMC P3, contains a massive...
NASA
Hubble Trivia: 8) When Was the Last Space Shuttle Servicing Mission to Hubble?
The Hubble Space Telescope has been revealing the secrets of the universe for over 30 years, but it turns out Hubble has some secrets of its own! The question is: When was the last space shuttle servicing mission to Hubble? You might be...
NASA
Hubble Finds Evidence of Mid-Sized Black Hole
Astronomers have found the best evidence for a black hole of an elusive class known as “intermediate-mass,” which betrayed its existence by tearing apart a wayward star that passed too close. This exciting discovery opens the door to the...
NASA
Milky Way Marvels : Hubble’s Universe
30 years ago, the Hubble Space Telescope unlocked a window on the universe. Through that window we’ve seen the wonders of our Milky Way and expanded our vision across the galaxy. From the birth and death of stars to the baby pictures of...
Astrum
India's First Crewed Mission | ISRO Gaganyaan Vyommitra
ISRO are stepping up their game with their upcoming space missions. What do they hope to achieve?
Astrum
What are the most extreme years in the universe?
Astrum investigates some examples of the longest and shortest years that we know of. The differences are mind-boggling!