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Using X-rays Astronomers inspected mysterious nuclear transient AT2019pev

Astronomers from the Ohio State University (OSU) have performed a detailed X-ray observational campaign of a mysterious nuclear transient event known as AT2019pev. The...

Sonifying Astronomical Data: Translating the Universe into Harmonies

In a fascinating endeavor, NASA has embarked on a project that transforms astronomical data into melodious compositions. This innovative technique, known as "sonification," takes the...

Most distant detection of a black hole swallowing a star

A massive black hole millions or billions of times heavier than the Sun, lurks at the heart of nearly every galaxy. Some are known...

Mysteriously bright flash is a black hole jet pointing straight toward Earth, astronomers say

Astronomers have discovered the source of an extremely bright X-ray, optical, and radio signal seen halfway across the Universe. The signal is known as AT...

Astronomers discover closest black hole to Earth

Astronomers announced on Friday that they had discovered the closest known black hole, almost but not quite in time for Halloween. It's a big...

How planets can be an anti-aging formula for stars

Tidal pressures exerted by a hot Jupiter may cause its host star to spin faster than it would without the planet. Because of its...

Discovery of plasma loading mechanism of radio jets launched from black holes

Galaxies, including our Milky Way, contain supermassive black holes with masses millions to billions of times greater than the sun. Some supermassive black holes...

Grimy windows could be harboring toxic pollutants

Dirty windows can harbour potentially harmful pollutants under protective films of fatty acids from cooking emissions, which can linger for a long time. According to...

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