"Until now, it was unknown what type of star would remain after the merger." ...

Stargazers have captured a stunning image of a cosmic "Hand of God". Scientists have utilized multiple telescopes to photograph a remote pulsar and its surrounding nebula that resembles a hand. In ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The recent deaths of two white dwarf stars are challenging our ...

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. Nearly 100 years ago, scientists detected the first signs of cosmic rays—subatomic particles (mostly protons) that zip through space at nearly the ...