Astrophysicists have discovered a potentially star-forming cloud that is one of the largest single structures in the sky and among the closest to the sun and Earth ever to be detected. The scientists ...

The vast ball of hydrogen, long invisible to scientists, was revealed by looking for its main constituent – molecular ...

"This opens up new possibilities for studying the molecular universe," said Blakesley Burkhart ... serves as raw material for ...

“This opens up new possibilities for studying the molecular universe,” said Blakesley Burkhart ... serves as raw material for new star formation. Artist's conception of what the Eos molecular cloud ...

Using the National Radio Astronomy Observatory's Very Large Array, astronomers have revealed for the first time the huge flow ...

This could change our current understanding of how galaxies evolve, the processes that shape them and how we measure star formation throughout the universe's history. "The existence of these ...

Magnetar flares, colossal cosmic explosions, may be directly responsible for the creation and distribution of heavy elements across the universe, suggests a new study.

You might owe that gold necklace around your neck to a moody, long-dead star from the universe’s ancient past. According to a ...

A new survey of distant galaxies undertaken by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is revealing new secrets of the "cosmic ...

The Hubble Space Telescope celebrates 35 years of groundbreaking discoveries, stunning imagery, and a lasting impact on ...

Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries ... a connection between the radiation from magnetar flares and the formation of heavy elements. The scientists searched for evidence ...

Hubble’s 35-year journey showcases humanity’s boldest space achievements, capturing everything from new stars forming to ...