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Twisted Jet Confirms Most Extreme Binary Black Hole System in the Universe
Astronomers have confirmed that the blazar OJ 287 hosts the most extreme binary black hole system ever found. Using a global radio telescope array, they captured an ultra-sharp image showing a dramatically bent jet—evidence of two supermassive black holes locked in orbit. The system’s 12-year flare cycle and jet twists match predictions of a sm...
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Astronomers Detect Black Hole 36 Billion Times the Sun’s Mass, Among Largest Ever Found
Astronomers have detected a dormant black hole with a mass equal to 36 billion Suns in the Cosmic Horseshoe system, 5 billion light-years away. Identified via gravitational lensing and stellar motion, it ranks among the largest known black holes. The discovery sheds light on the link between galaxy size and central black hole growth.
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Brightest Gamma-Ray Burst Ever Observed Reveals Cosmic Secrets
On October 9, 2022, astronomers detected GRB 221009A, the most powerful gamma-ray burst ever recorded, earning the nickname “BOAT” (Brightest Of All Time). This rare, once-in-10,000-year event came from a galaxy 2 billion light-years away and temporarily blinded gamma-ray detectors. It revealed new insights into stellar death, as the associated...
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Ancient 14,000-Year-Old Solar Storm Revealed as Strongest Ever Recorded in Earth’s History
A massive solar storm struck Earth 14,300 years ago, now confirmed as the most powerful ever recorded. Finnish scientists detected it through carbon-14 spikes in Ice Age tree rings. Over 500 times stronger than the 2003 Halloween Storm, this ancient event redefines solar risk and highlights the growing need to safeguard modern infrastructure agains...
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NASA’s McClain, Ayers Wrap Up All-Female Spacewalk to Power Up ISS
On May 1, NASA astronauts Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers carried out the fifth all-female spacewalk, working for nearly six hours outside the ISS. They assembled hardware for upcoming solar arrays and relocated an antenna used by Cygnus cargo ships. The EVA sets the stage for a 30% power boost to the station. While some tasks were postponed due to ...
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Elon Musk's SpaceX Faces Another Setback, Starship Explodes In Space
The new setback could fuel questions over Elon Musk's attention to his space company, as the billionaire spends most of his time leading Donald Trump's government overhaul efforts.
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Asteroid 2024 YR4 Poses 1-in-43 Chance of Earth Impact in 2032
Asteroid 2024 YR4, identified by NASA, has a 1-in-43 chance of colliding with Earth on December 22, 2032. Measuring approximately 55 metres in diameter, it is not large enough to cause a global catastrophe but could result in significant destruction if it impacts a densely populated area. Scientists estimate the impact could release 8 megatons of e...
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Astronomers Find a 200,000-Light-Year Black Hole Jet in the Early Universe
Astronomers have identified the longest black hole jet observed in the early universe, stretching 200,000 light-years—twice the Milky Way’s width. Found in quasar J1601+3102, this jet was detected using the LOFAR telescope. Despite the black hole being 450 million times the Sun’s mass, it isn’t among the most massive. Scientists believe env...
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NASA Astronauts Williams and Wilmore Complete Successful Spacewalk to Remove Faulty Unit
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore successfully completed a 5-hour and 26-minute spacewalk on January 30, 2025, to remove a faulty radio frequency group (RFG) from the International Space Station (ISS). Despite several failed attempts in 2023 and 2024, their persistence paid off, marking a significant achievement. Williams also set a...
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SpaceX Aims to Redo ‘Chopsticks’ Rocket Catch in Starship Flight
SpaceX will try to launch Starship from its site in South Texas during a 30-minute time slot beginning at 4 p.m. local time, sending the vehicle to space and partially around the world.
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Here's How James Webb Space Telescope Helps Us Look Back in Time
The James Webb Space Telescope allows astronomers to explore the universe’s history by observing light that has travelled across billions of light-years. This unique capability enables scientists to see how galaxies, stars, and other celestial bodies appeared billions of years ago, offering a glimpse into the early stages of the universe. By stud...
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ESA Launches New Satellite with AI Tech to Study Earth Observation
ESA’s Φsat-2 satellite was launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base, marking a significant advancement in Earth observation technology. This cutting-edge CubeSat is designed to push the boundaries of how artificial intelligence can enhance space-based monitoring. Equipped with a state-of-the-art multispectral cam...
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NASA's Parker Solar Probe Unveils New Insights into Solar Heating Mystery
NASA's Parker Solar Probe has delivered groundbreaking insights into one of the sun's most perplexing mysteries: why its outer atmosphere, or corona, is significantly hotter than its surface. This phenomenon, known as the "coronal heating mystery," has puzzled scientists for decades. The Parker Solar Probe, which is the fastest human-made object, h...
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Russian Astronaut Oleg Kononenko Sets World Record For Most Time Spent In Space
He spent over 878 days and 12 hours outside the Earth's atmosphere.
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Russian Astronaut To Set Record Today For Most Time Spent In Space
Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko is expected to set a world record on Sunday for the duration of space flights with nearly 2-1/2 years in total, Russian news agencies reported.
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Twisted Jet Confirms Most Extreme Binary Black Hole System in the Universe
Astronomers have confirmed that the blazar OJ 287 hosts the most extreme binary black hole system ever found. Using a global radio telescope array, they captured an ultra-sharp image showing a dramatically bent jet—evidence of two supermassive black holes locked in orbit. The system’s 12-year flare cycle and jet twists match predictions of a sm...
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Astronomers Detect Black Hole 36 Billion Times the Sun’s Mass, Among Largest Ever Found
Astronomers have detected a dormant black hole with a mass equal to 36 billion Suns in the Cosmic Horseshoe system, 5 billion light-years away. Identified via gravitational lensing and stellar motion, it ranks among the largest known black holes. The discovery sheds light on the link between galaxy size and central black hole growth.
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Brightest Gamma-Ray Burst Ever Observed Reveals Cosmic Secrets
On October 9, 2022, astronomers detected GRB 221009A, the most powerful gamma-ray burst ever recorded, earning the nickname “BOAT” (Brightest Of All Time). This rare, once-in-10,000-year event came from a galaxy 2 billion light-years away and temporarily blinded gamma-ray detectors. It revealed new insights into stellar death, as the associated...
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Ancient 14,000-Year-Old Solar Storm Revealed as Strongest Ever Recorded in Earth’s History
A massive solar storm struck Earth 14,300 years ago, now confirmed as the most powerful ever recorded. Finnish scientists detected it through carbon-14 spikes in Ice Age tree rings. Over 500 times stronger than the 2003 Halloween Storm, this ancient event redefines solar risk and highlights the growing need to safeguard modern infrastructure agains...
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NASA’s McClain, Ayers Wrap Up All-Female Spacewalk to Power Up ISS
On May 1, NASA astronauts Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers carried out the fifth all-female spacewalk, working for nearly six hours outside the ISS. They assembled hardware for upcoming solar arrays and relocated an antenna used by Cygnus cargo ships. The EVA sets the stage for a 30% power boost to the station. While some tasks were postponed due to ...
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Elon Musk's SpaceX Faces Another Setback, Starship Explodes In Space
The new setback could fuel questions over Elon Musk's attention to his space company, as the billionaire spends most of his time leading Donald Trump's government overhaul efforts.
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Asteroid 2024 YR4 Poses 1-in-43 Chance of Earth Impact in 2032
Asteroid 2024 YR4, identified by NASA, has a 1-in-43 chance of colliding with Earth on December 22, 2032. Measuring approximately 55 metres in diameter, it is not large enough to cause a global catastrophe but could result in significant destruction if it impacts a densely populated area. Scientists estimate the impact could release 8 megatons of e...
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Astronomers Find a 200,000-Light-Year Black Hole Jet in the Early Universe
Astronomers have identified the longest black hole jet observed in the early universe, stretching 200,000 light-years—twice the Milky Way’s width. Found in quasar J1601+3102, this jet was detected using the LOFAR telescope. Despite the black hole being 450 million times the Sun’s mass, it isn’t among the most massive. Scientists believe env...
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NASA Astronauts Williams and Wilmore Complete Successful Spacewalk to Remove Faulty Unit
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore successfully completed a 5-hour and 26-minute spacewalk on January 30, 2025, to remove a faulty radio frequency group (RFG) from the International Space Station (ISS). Despite several failed attempts in 2023 and 2024, their persistence paid off, marking a significant achievement. Williams also set a...
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SpaceX Aims to Redo ‘Chopsticks’ Rocket Catch in Starship Flight
SpaceX will try to launch Starship from its site in South Texas during a 30-minute time slot beginning at 4 p.m. local time, sending the vehicle to space and partially around the world.
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Here's How James Webb Space Telescope Helps Us Look Back in Time
The James Webb Space Telescope allows astronomers to explore the universe’s history by observing light that has travelled across billions of light-years. This unique capability enables scientists to see how galaxies, stars, and other celestial bodies appeared billions of years ago, offering a glimpse into the early stages of the universe. By stud...
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ESA Launches New Satellite with AI Tech to Study Earth Observation
ESA’s Φsat-2 satellite was launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base, marking a significant advancement in Earth observation technology. This cutting-edge CubeSat is designed to push the boundaries of how artificial intelligence can enhance space-based monitoring. Equipped with a state-of-the-art multispectral cam...
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NASA's Parker Solar Probe Unveils New Insights into Solar Heating Mystery
NASA's Parker Solar Probe has delivered groundbreaking insights into one of the sun's most perplexing mysteries: why its outer atmosphere, or corona, is significantly hotter than its surface. This phenomenon, known as the "coronal heating mystery," has puzzled scientists for decades. The Parker Solar Probe, which is the fastest human-made object, h...
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Russian Astronaut Oleg Kononenko Sets World Record For Most Time Spent In Space
He spent over 878 days and 12 hours outside the Earth's atmosphere.
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Russian Astronaut To Set Record Today For Most Time Spent In Space
Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko is expected to set a world record on Sunday for the duration of space flights with nearly 2-1/2 years in total, Russian news agencies reported.
