A remarkable new study challenges the findings of Nobel Prize-winning research into how our universe has changed over time.

A black hole ate its way into the record books after devouring a star and creating a celestial outburst that burned with the ...

A class of University of Texas astronomy students has discovered that nearby dwarf galaxy Segue-1 seems to host a ...

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have made the first 3D map of an alien planet's atmosphere, revealing ...

As humans began to explore outer space in the latter half of the 20th century, radio waves proved a powerful tool. Scientists ...

Scientists have discovered a supermassive black hole flare, the largest seen in the universe, and it may be making a meal of ...

Recent research challenges the prevailing theory that hot Jupiters (gas giants orbiting close to their stars) form through a disruptive process that prevents the existence of smaller planets in the ...

The Greek astronomer Hipparchus, who lived around 120 BCE, usually gets credit for discovering the equinoxes and their relationship to the zodiac constellations. But in a controversial new study, ...

You’ve likely heard both terms – astronomy and astrology – used when we talk about the sky, stars, and planets. But did you know they are not the same and are completely different sciences? In this ...

A new study examining discrimination and harassment in the field of astronomy shows that women of color are far more likely to feel unsafe at work because of their gender and race than other groups.

The citations found at the end of research papers serve several purposes, like providing background on the current work and giving proper credit where it’s due. They can also, according to a new study ...