
NASA's SPHEREx space telescope to explore what happened right after the Big Bang
SPHEREx is looking to answer questions about the origin of the universe while mapping the distribution of galaxies.
Thu Feb 27 2025

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

Trump says Zelenskiy made 'worst statement' about Ukraine war
Donald Trump criticises Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskiy over comments he made that a deal to end the war with Russia was not near.
Tue Mar 04 2025

IMF sees Malaysia growing 4.7 pct in 2025, urges sustained fiscal consolidation
The IMF said favorable economic conditions offer an opportunity to strengthen macroeconomic buffers and accelerate structural reforms.
Tue Mar 04 2025

JD Vance says giving US economic interest in Ukraine is a security guarantee
The very best security guarantee is to give Americans economic upside in the future of Ukraine, says JD Vance.
Tue Mar 04 2025

Only qualified medical practitioners can diagnose mental health disorders - Lukanisman
Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni says these practitioners included psychiatrists specialising in mental health.
Tue Mar 04 2025

Russia gambles to keep military bases in post-Assad Syria
The future of the bases are integral to Russia's military reach in the Middle East and Africa.
Tue Mar 04 2025

China's trade dominance in South America tempers Trump's influence
Across South America, China's trade lead has widened, driven by grains and key electrification metals copper and lithium.
Tue Mar 04 2025

Thailand mulls wall at Cambodia border as scam centre crackdown widens
The crackdown is widening against scam centres responsible for carrying out massive financial fraud out of Southeast Asia.
Tue Mar 04 2025

Social media users to get platform to challenge content removal - Teo
The platform would enable social media users to provide reasonable justifications to defend their content from being taken down.
Mon Mar 03 2025

UK, European leaders join forces to draft Ukraine peace plan to take to US
European troops would be deployed if a more substantial peace agreement was reached, British PM Keir Starmer says.
Mon Mar 03 2025

Conan and Bond: Top takeaways from the Academy Awards ceremony
The nations of Latvia and Brazil each picked up their first ever Oscars.
Mon Mar 03 2025