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
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
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
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
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 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
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 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
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
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
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024