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Nobel Physics 2026: How Antarctica's Ice Became A Window To The Universe
Francis Halzen has won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for his pioneering contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and the discovery of high-energy neutrinos from cosmic sources.
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Under Ladakh's Starry Skies, Women Astro-Ambassadors Find New Hope
Situated at an altitude of 4,500 metres, Hanle is home to India's first Dark Sky Reserve. Scores of stargazers flock here to experience the cosmos, with the night sky appearing almost within reach.
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Scientists Discover New Class Of Cosmic Objects With Intense Ultraviolet Radiation
This discovery suggests that there are many binary systems producing energetic ultraviolet radiation that have remained undetected until now.
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World's Largest Digital Camera Shows Vast Cosmic Landscape With 500,000 Galaxies
This stunning milestone is part of the observatory's flagship project, the 10-year Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST).
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World's Largest Digital Camera Captures Unseen Corners Of Universe
Researchers hope observations will help them take a better census of the universe, mapping billions of stars in the Milky Way and billions more galaxies beyond it.
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Astronomers Say This Nearby 'Super Earth' Could Be More Habitable Than Expected
The planet was first reported in 2024, but new radial-velocity observations have revised its properties.
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World First: Space Robot Set To Rescue Dying NASA Observatory
The space agency hopes to use a specially designed robot called LINK to lift the sinking telescope into a safer orbit, paving the way for future space rescue missions.
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Scientists Find Possible Source Of Rare Ghost Particle Detected On Earth
Scientists carried out follow-up observations across different wavelengths of light.
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Scientists Discover Unusual Changes In Exploded Stars In Nearby Galaxy
The research team found that about half of the 22 X-ray sources linked to supernova remnants changed significantly in brightness.
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IceCube Traces High-Energy Neutrino to Distant Starburst Galaxy
Scientists have identified the source of a high-energy neutrino detected by IceCube in 2021. The particle originated from a distant starburst galaxy known as Shadow Blaster, suggesting that intensely star-forming galaxies can act as powerful cosmic accelerators without relying on active black holes.
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Chandra Captures Sharpest-Ever X-Ray View of M87 Black Hole Jet
Using 13 years of observations, NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory produced its sharpest-ever view of the jet from M87's supermassive black hole. The data reveal new structures, cooling particles, and magnetic fields that help scientists understand how black holes shape galaxies.
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Most Powerful Neutrino Ever Detected May Have Come From a Blazar
A 220 PeV neutrino detected beneath the Mediterranean Sea may have originated from a distant blazar. Simulations suggest these powerful black hole systems can generate ultra-high-energy ghost particles.
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James Webb Space Telescope Little Red Dots May Reveal Birth of Black Holes
These Tiny Red Objects Could Be How Black Holes Are Born
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NASA Captures Comet Disintegrating Near Sun During Close Flyby
On April 4, comet C/2026 A1 (MAPS) moved toward the Sun, passing at a distance about twice as far from the Sun as the Moon is from Earth.
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Rubin Observatory Discovers Over 11,000 Asteroids Within Weeks of Imaging
The Vera Rubin Observatory has discovered over 11,000 new asteroids within weeks of early observations. The findings highlight its ability to rapidly map the solar system and improve tracking of near-Earth objects for planetary defence.
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Nobel Physics 2026: How Antarctica's Ice Became A Window To The Universe
Francis Halzen has won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for his pioneering contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and the discovery of high-energy neutrinos from cosmic sources.
-
Under Ladakh's Starry Skies, Women Astro-Ambassadors Find New Hope
Situated at an altitude of 4,500 metres, Hanle is home to India's first Dark Sky Reserve. Scores of stargazers flock here to experience the cosmos, with the night sky appearing almost within reach.
-
Scientists Discover New Class Of Cosmic Objects With Intense Ultraviolet Radiation
This discovery suggests that there are many binary systems producing energetic ultraviolet radiation that have remained undetected until now.
-
World's Largest Digital Camera Shows Vast Cosmic Landscape With 500,000 Galaxies
This stunning milestone is part of the observatory's flagship project, the 10-year Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST).
-
World's Largest Digital Camera Captures Unseen Corners Of Universe
Researchers hope observations will help them take a better census of the universe, mapping billions of stars in the Milky Way and billions more galaxies beyond it.
-
Astronomers Say This Nearby 'Super Earth' Could Be More Habitable Than Expected
The planet was first reported in 2024, but new radial-velocity observations have revised its properties.
-
World First: Space Robot Set To Rescue Dying NASA Observatory
The space agency hopes to use a specially designed robot called LINK to lift the sinking telescope into a safer orbit, paving the way for future space rescue missions.
-
Scientists Find Possible Source Of Rare Ghost Particle Detected On Earth
Scientists carried out follow-up observations across different wavelengths of light.
-
Scientists Discover Unusual Changes In Exploded Stars In Nearby Galaxy
The research team found that about half of the 22 X-ray sources linked to supernova remnants changed significantly in brightness.
-
IceCube Traces High-Energy Neutrino to Distant Starburst Galaxy
Scientists have identified the source of a high-energy neutrino detected by IceCube in 2021. The particle originated from a distant starburst galaxy known as Shadow Blaster, suggesting that intensely star-forming galaxies can act as powerful cosmic accelerators without relying on active black holes.
-
Chandra Captures Sharpest-Ever X-Ray View of M87 Black Hole Jet
Using 13 years of observations, NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory produced its sharpest-ever view of the jet from M87's supermassive black hole. The data reveal new structures, cooling particles, and magnetic fields that help scientists understand how black holes shape galaxies.
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Most Powerful Neutrino Ever Detected May Have Come From a Blazar
A 220 PeV neutrino detected beneath the Mediterranean Sea may have originated from a distant blazar. Simulations suggest these powerful black hole systems can generate ultra-high-energy ghost particles.
-
James Webb Space Telescope Little Red Dots May Reveal Birth of Black Holes
These Tiny Red Objects Could Be How Black Holes Are Born
-
NASA Captures Comet Disintegrating Near Sun During Close Flyby
On April 4, comet C/2026 A1 (MAPS) moved toward the Sun, passing at a distance about twice as far from the Sun as the Moon is from Earth.
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Rubin Observatory Discovers Over 11,000 Asteroids Within Weeks of Imaging
The Vera Rubin Observatory has discovered over 11,000 new asteroids within weeks of early observations. The findings highlight its ability to rapidly map the solar system and improve tracking of near-Earth objects for planetary defence.
