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Huge energetic flare from magnetic neutron star detected

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024