Scientists have observed the creation of rare chemical elements in the second-brightest gamma-ray burst seen in outer space. The discovery has been described as opening “the door to a transformative ...

Primordial black holes are hypothetical black holes thought to have formed moments after the Big Bang. Because they supposedly formed about 14 billion years ago, and black holes are thought to ...

Astronomers have captured the most detailed view yet of a red supergiant star just before it exploded, hidden beneath layers ...

The repeated bursts of gamma rays were detected over the course of a day, according to scientists. That’s highly unusual ...

If an asteroid is on a collision course with the moon, should it be deflected or blown up? A paper from NASA scientists and ...

The John N. Bahcall Lecture Series Presenter: Robert Kirshner, Clowes Professor of Science, Harvard University Exploding stars halfway across the universe show that the expansion of the universe is ...

Australia’s SpIRIT nanosatellite has successfully completed the initial phase of its mission, marking a milestone achievement for Australia’s place and reputation in the global space industry. Led by ...

“Kaboom” is not the sound you want a rocket ship to make, as a rule. Yet that’s the problem facing the private aerospace company SpaceX and its leader, Elon Musk. Instead of going to space, their ...

SPACEX successfully launched and landed its Starship Serial Number 15 rocket, making it the only prototype to survive a high-altitude flight test. The company, owned by billionaire Elon Musk, launched ...