Why is the Cygnus X-3 mystery object so bright? Astronomers may now have the answer
by It has been shown to be a smaller-scale example of some of the most luminous quasars in a binary system containing a superstar and a …
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NASA’s Roman Space Telescope will hunt for the universe’s 1st star – or its shredded body, anyway
NASA’s upcoming Nancy Grace Roman Telescope could use the ugly deaths of stars torn apart by black holes to hunt for the first population of …
Scientists identify the origin of the ‘BOAT’ – the brightest cosmic explosive ever
Using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), scientists have finally solved the mysterious origin of the “BOAT”, possibly the biggest cosmic explosion since the Big …
The cannibalistic stars at the heart of the Milky Way stay young in a terrifying way
Scientists have discovered the terrifying secret behind the apparent youth of some of the stars at the heart of the Milky Way – stars taking …
Why are some supermassive black hole jets so short? Astronomers may have cracked the case
A new investigation into a rare and short-lived type of galaxy has revealed that such objects harbor supermassive black holes that wake up briefly to …
‘Vampire’ neutron star explosions involve jets traveling at near-light speeds
A neutron star is the remnant of a massive star that once died in a supernova explosion. Neutron stars are generally considered to be some …
Scientists may finally know why this infamous supernova wears a ‘string of pearls’
Scientists may have discovered how a supernova located close enough to Earth came to be decorated with a remarkable “string of pearls” formation. Supernova 1987A …
How do some black holes get so big? The James Webb Space Telescope may have an answer
Usually, the funniest news is in the black hole around the biggest, baddest and most violent vacancies we can imagine. I’m talking about supermassive black …
Black holes are hurtling through our universe at more than 2.2 million mph and scientists think they now know why
In rare cases, black holes can be kicked into space after they form.Buradaki/Getty Images Scientists have created new computer simulations to study what happens during …
‘Barbenheimer Star’ that blew up 13 billion years ago defies explanation, baffling scientists
Scientists have found evidence of a massive star from the early universe that doesn’t fit with our current understanding of the cosmos. The oddball ancient …