Firefly Sparkle galaxy offers a taste of the infant Milky Way
The Milky Way began forming very early in the universe's history, likely around the same time as Firefly Sparkle, says an astronomer.
Sun Dec 15 2024
Huge energetic flare from magnetic neutron star detected
Neutron stars are born in the explosion and collapse of stars eight to 25 times the mass of the sun at the end of their life cycle.
Sat Apr 27 2024
Astronomers unravel the mystery of the 'Dragon's Egg' nebula
Two large stars residing inside a spectacular cloud of gas and dust nicknamed "Dragon's Egg" nebula have presented a puzzle to astronomers.
Fri Apr 12 2024
Gamma-ray burst in faraway galaxy disturbed Earth's upper atmosphere
Scientists previously determined that this was the strongest such burst ever detected.
Sun Nov 19 2023
Astronomers find seven planets being 'fried' by their star
This is the second-most planets so far discovered around any star beyond our solar system.
Tue Nov 07 2023
Galaxies spotted by Webb telescope rewrite understanding of early universe
Astronomers said data obtained by the telescope reveals what appear to be six big galaxies as mature as our Milky Way.
Sat Feb 25 2023
Astronomers document a not-so-super supernova in the Milky Way
These explosions that mark the death of a star often are spectacularly energetic.
Fri Feb 03 2023
Eerie image shows spectacular aftermath of a large star's death
The aftermath shows immense filaments of brightly shining gas that was blasted into space during the supernova.
Tue Nov 01 2022
A 'cataclysmic' celestial couple gone wrong - a star eats its mate
Unlike the lonely sun, about half the stars in our Milky Way galaxy are in a long-term committed relationship with another star.
Sun Oct 09 2022
In Tarantula Nebula, a stunning view of stars being born
Researches said their observations offered insight into the interplay between the irresistible force of gravity that drives star formation.
Thu Jun 16 2022
Capturing milky way galaxy images
Milky Way image 'hunters' are willing to fight off their sleepiness, to have the opportunity to capture the best photographs of the galaxy.
Tue May 11 2021
Egos clash in Bezos and Musk space race
The tech entrepreneurs have each channelled some of their vast fortunes into private space exploration companies since early this century.
Mon May 03 2021
The Milky Way could be swarming with aquatic planets, scientists say
Research shows that water could have been a building block for all the planets in the Milky Way.
Thu Feb 25 2021
This supermassive black hole in the universe eats an equivalent to an entire sun a day
The black hole's mass is about 8,000 times bigger than the black hole in the centre of the Milky Way
Thu Jul 02 2020
Scientists spot birth of giant planet
Astronomers using a powerful telescope in southern Chile said they have captured the first direct image of a protoplanet forming around another star, still embedded in thick gas and dust.
Fri Mar 01 2013
Denmark stands firm on Greenland after Rubio says Trump's interest is no joke
Trump vows to make Denmark's autonomous territory part of the US, not ruling out military or economic pressure to acquire it.
Fri Jan 31 2025
On-site investigation of burned-out Air Busan plane to begin
Passengers evacuated from the Air Busan plane will get their baggage back after authorities deemed the jet safe for a full investigation.
Fri Jan 31 2025
Myanmar junta extends state of emergency to support election preparations
The junta plans this year to hold an election, which critics have derided as a sham to keep the generals in power through proxies.
Fri Jan 31 2025
Malaysia to receive visits from world leaders beginning next week - PM
We need more strategic partners at this time, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Jan 31 2025
'Stubborn' Sarawak flood victims urged to evacuate immediately
Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas says some individuals are still reluctant to move to the nearest relief centres.
Fri Jan 31 2025
Taylor Swift unveiled as presenter at Sunday's Grammys
Taylor Swift is nominated for the Grammy Awards for Album of the Year with her album 'The Tortured Poets Department', and five other awards.
Fri Jan 31 2025
Microsoft, Meta back big AI spending despite DeepSeek's low costs
CEOs of Microsoft and Meta defends massive spending saying it was crucial to staying competitive in the new field.
Fri Jan 31 2025
Israel releases Palestinian prisoners after delay over chaotic hostage handover
Hamas frees three Israeli and five Thai hostages in Gaza, and Israel releases 110 Palestinian prisoners in the latest prisoner-hostage swap.
Fri Jan 31 2025
New minimum wage order comes into force tomorrow, benefiting 4.37 million workers - KESUMA
Failure to comply with the Minimum Wage Order is an offence and may result in a fine.
Fri Jan 31 2025
Honda, Nissan to unveil detailed merger plan in mid-Feb.
Japan's second- and third-largest carmakers by volume, have agreed to begin talks on merging under a holding company.
Fri Jan 31 2025