Scientists have uncovered evidence that our Sun may have traveled across the Milky Way as part of a massive migration of ...

A powerful "gamma-ray burst" has been seen exploding from merging neutron stars hidden within a previously unknown mini-galaxy leftover from an ancient cosmic crash. The "collision within a ...

A groundbreaking study in galactic archaeology proves the Sun made a treacherous journey to reach its current home in the ...

Astronomers have found that both the core of our Milky Way and the earliest proto-galaxies in the universe share a surprising ...

Every star’s death is dramatic. Superluminous supernovae take the theatrics to another level. In the early 2000s, scientists first saw these conspicuous cataclysms, which can shine much longer and be ...

Associate Professor Hanae Inami at the Hiroshima Astrophysical Science Center specializes in astronomy, with a particular focus on galaxies beyond the Milky Way — a field known as extragalactic ...

NASA researchers explore a hybrid observatory using a space-based starshade and ground telescopes to improve direct imaging and detect hidden Earth-like exoplanets.

Astronomers produced the most complete map of the center of the Milky Way, which can provide insight into how stars and planets are formed.

A subtle gravitational-wave “hum” from merging black holes may help settle the cosmic fight over how fast the universe is ...

The German Aerospace Center proposes the RLV C5, a partially reusable rocket concept designed to deliver over 70 tons to low Earth orbit, compared with SpaceX Starship’s capabilities.

Six planets are set to align on Saturday, creating a planetary parade that will be visible to sky-gazers across the globe.

This event was recorded on February 25, 2026 at Flug Forum, produced by Aspen Center for Physics, in partnership with Aspen Public Radio. A hundred years ago, we did not know what atoms were really ...