Alien planet with metallic clouds resembles 'a giant mirror in space'
It is a planet astronomers say probably should not even exist.
Fri Jul 14 2023
Europe's Euclid space telescope launched on mission to explore 'dark universe'
The mission focuses on two foundational components of the dark universe.
Mon Jul 03 2023
Italy bets on quietest of places to host world-leading telescope
The project aims to explore deep space via the study of gravitational waves, and it can only work with when ground vibrations are minimal.
Tue May 30 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
The final frontier? Just a slice of Spanish sausage
A red ball of spicy fire with luminous patches glowing menacingly against a black background.
Sat Aug 06 2022
Biden unveils Webb space telescope's first full-color image of distant galaxies
The image showcased by Biden and NASA chief Bill Nelson showed the 4.6 billion-year-old galaxy cluster named SMACS 0723.
Tue Jul 12 2022
In detecting alien life on a faraway planet, methane may be the key
Methane is one of the few gases that should be readily detectable using the James Webb Space Telescope.
Tue Mar 29 2022
NASA's new space telescope reaches destination in solar orbit
Webb arrived at its gravitational parking spot in orbit around the sun on Monday, almost 1 million miles from Earth.
Tue Jan 25 2022
James Webb telescope sets off on million-mile voyage
The world's most powerful space telescope blasted off into orbit, headed to an outpost 1.5 million kilometres from Earth.
Sun Dec 26 2021
NASA's revolutionary new space telescope due for launch from French Guiana
If all goes according to plan, the 14,000-pound instrument will be released from the French-built rocket after a 26-minute ride into space.
Sat Dec 25 2021
NASA confirms December 24 telescope launch
The project, begun in 1989, will be the largest and most powerful telescope ever to be launched into space in the early 2000s.
Mon Dec 20 2021
Citizen science project invites Malaysians to cruise in the cosmic ocean of galaxies
Citizen science projects enable members of the general public to contribute and undertake scientific work and help professional astronomers or scientists in their work.
Sat Jan 02 2021
Massive Puerto Rico telescope featured in James Bond movie collapses
Two cables supporting the reflector dish had broken since August, causing damage and forcing officials to close the observatory.
Wed Dec 02 2020
Australian telescope maps deep space at record speed
The Australian Square Kilometre Array Pathfinder was able to map about three million galaxies in just 300 hours.
Tue Dec 01 2020
Moon richer in water than once thought
If this water could be extracted, it could give astronauts travelling to the Moon and beyond access to drinking water.
Tue Oct 27 2020
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024