Find the latest news and breakthroughs related to the fascinating field of astrophysics. Astrophysics is the study of the physical properties of celestial objects, including planets, stars, galaxies, and the universe as a whole. Also known as space physics, astrophysics combines the principles of physics and astronomy to understand the behavior and evolution of celestial bodies. This page is dedicated to all things astrophysics, and you will find a collection of articles covering a wide range of topics, including black holes, exoplanets, dark matter, and the Big Bang. Stay up-to-date with the latest discoveries and advancements in the field of astrophysics by exploring the articles on this page.
Astronomers have observed a unique collision between two galaxy clusters, revealing how dark matter and normal matter separate during such encounters. Using a combination of…
The newly discovered planet, identified by volunteer planet hunters and confirmed by scientists at the Flatiron Institute and their colleagues, has an exceptionally long orbit….
Chandra X-ray Observatory’s 25th anniversary is celebrated with new images that span from local solar system bodies to distant galaxy clusters, showcasing its role in…
The James Webb Space Telescope has provided a detailed analysis of WASP-39b, a tidally locked exoplanet exhibiting differing atmospheric conditions on its morning and evening…
Astronomers at the European Southern Observatory have revealed that the peculiar characteristics of the HD 148937 star system, including a magnetic star and its young…
Researchers using the JWST have captured a new image of Eps Ind Ab, a super-Jupiter with an orbital distance significantly greater than previously estimated. This…
A study from Durham University reveals that stellar magnetic fields could be key to understanding the orbital decay of ‘hot Jupiter’ exoplanets, providing new insights…
Researchers have discovered that baby stars emit plumes of magnetic flux during their formation. Researchers from Kyushu University have unveiled new insights into the development…
Recent research indicates that simple forms of matter from the early universe might be detectable through gravitational waves, which could also explain the nature of…
Scientists used the James Webb Telescope to study WASP-43b, finding high-altitude clouds and large temperature differences between its day and night sides. Their findings provide…
A new research method developed by NAOC scientists improves the extraction of complex galaxy data, paving the way for future cosmic explorations and surveys. Scientists…
Vera C. Rubin Observatory’s Legacy Survey of Space and Time will revolutionize Solar System science by revealing a population of previously undiscovered interstellar comets and…
The tests targeted the existence of the elusive matter, although it has never been observed. Computer simulations by astronomers, including those at the University of…
The discovery is the best candidate for a class of black holes astronomers have long believed to exist but have never found—intermediate-mass black holes formed…
Researchers discovered two new satellite galaxies of the Milky Way using the Subaru telescope, hinting at a higher number of satellites than previously thought and…
A study has revealed that galaxies possess a regulatory mechanism similar to a heart and lungs, which controls their growth by limiting gas absorption. This…
Astronomers have verified that variations in the chemical makeup of binary stars originate from the initial phases of their formation. Recent research using the Gemini…