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
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire brokered by US and France, to take effect Wednesday
Israel will gradually withdraw its forces over 60 days as Lebanon's army takes control of territory near its border with Israel to ensure that Hezbollah does not rebuild its infrastructure there.
Wed Nov 27 2024
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024