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Astrophysics is the branch of astronomy that applies the laws of physics and mathematics to understand the nature, behavior, and origins of celestial objects and the universe itself. It investigates the physical processes governing stars, planets, galaxies, black holes, dark matter, and dark energy—seeking to explain how cosmic structures form, evolve, and interact. Through observations across the electromagnetic spectrum and data from powerful telescopes and space observatories, astrophysics explores phenomena such as stellar evolution, cosmic radiation, gravitational waves, and the expansion of the universe. This field lies at the heart of modern space science, connecting fundamental physics with the mysteries of the cosmos.
Using the VERA network of radio telescopes, astronomers have gained new insights into the growth…
Researchers have discovered a new stellar object, potentially an ultra-long period magnetar, that challenges existing…
A team of researchers led by Associate Professor Kazuhiro Nakazawa from Nagoya University/KMI and doctoral…
By combining the efforts of professional and citizen scientists, the study of cosmic cataclysms expands…
Northwestern University researchers have identified stellar cocoons as a potential new source of gravitational waves.…
Unusual white dwarf star is made of hydrogen on one side and helium on the…
Last year, telescopes around the world registered the brightest cosmic explosion of all time. Astrophysicists…
Scientists observed unexpected X-ray polarization from a magnetar, explained by QED’s photon metamorphosis, revealing new…
While many Tidal Disruption Events (TDE) were expected to emit X-rays, recent observations reveal that…
A string of lined-up galaxies in the early universe reveals clues – and questions –…
The universe is teeming with powerful supermassive black holes that spawn powerful jets of high-energy…
Galaxy Mergers Drive Black Hole Growth New research led by Newcastle University and published in…
Researchers from The Ohio State University have discovered unusually strong magnetic fields in some stars,…
Scientists using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) have identified the sites of star formation…
Cooler than a campfire and smaller than Jupiter, this brown dwarf star is a rare…
An initial study of dark energy using eROSITA suggests that it is evenly dispersed across…
The James Webb Space Telescope has uncovered the most remote active supermassive black hole known…