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Chandra Observatory Checks to Make Sure Alpha Centauri is Safe, You Know, in Case We Decide to Visit
Using over a decade of data collected by the Chandra X-ray observatory, a new study indicates that the Alpha Centauri…
Okay, Last Year’s Kilonova Did Probably Create a Black Hole
The kilonova event that took place last year, where two neutron stars merged, is now believed to have formed a…
A Magnetar Just Woke Up After Three Years of Silence
A new study by a team of over 200 international scientists has revealed how a magnetar - a special class…
Here’s Something Strange, the Afterglow From Last Year’s Kilonova is Continuing to Brighten
Contrary to what was expected, a team of astronomers has discovered that kilonova event has been brightening ever since it…
That’s Strange. Jupiter’s Northern and Southern Auroras Pulse Independently
Using data from the Juno probe and X-ray observatories. an international team of astronomers noticed that auroras on Jupiter operate…
X-ray Study Shows Older Stars May be More Supportive to Life
A new study by an international team of researchers indicates that older Sun-like stars emit less harmful X-rays, a finding…
Researchers Tackle Question of How the Universe Became Filled With Light
A new study from a team of researchers from the University of Iowa claims black holes ejecting light could have…
Did you Know There are X-rays Coming from Pluto? That’s Strange, What’s Causing it?
A new study by a team of astronomers has revealed that an unexpected amount of x-ray emissions coming from Pluto,…
Astronomers Find a Rogue Supermassive Black Hole, Kicked out by a Galactic Collision
A new study by a research team from the Max Planck Institute may have found a black hole that was…
Stunning View of the Crab Nebula Just Got Five Times Better
Images of the Crab Nebula are always a treat because it has such intriguing and varied structure. Also, just knowing…