Terzan 5 Observations Reveal Milky Way Bulge Evolution
New infrared data from the James Webb Space Telescope suggests a massive star cluster acts as a fossilized remnant of the early galaxy.
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Space
Charting the observable universe — and the capital, instruments, and institutions racing to measure it.
Physicists Detect Frame Dragging in Gravitational Wave Merger
New observational data confirms the presence of spacetime vortices around merging black holes, providing a new method for testing general relativity.
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Turbulence Redefines the Mass Profile of Population III Stars
New high-resolution simulations reveal that chaotic gas dynamics in the early universe led to a more diverse range of stellar masses than previously theorized.
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New Pantheon+ Analysis Challenges Standard Model of Accelerating Cosmic Expansion
A re-evaluation of Type Ia supernova data suggests that cosmic expansion may be decelerating, challenging the existence of dark energy.
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Magnetic scaffolding reveals how massive stars assemble in the Milky Way
Researchers have mapped the invisible magnetic forces guiding gas into the DR21 stellar nursery, providing new insights into the formation of high-mass stars.
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Early Galaxy Cluster XLSSC 122 Challenges Standard Cosmological Models
New observations from the James Webb Space Telescope reveal an unexpectedly mature galaxy cluster, forcing a reexamination of how massive structures formed in the early universe.
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Indian Astronomers Identify Origin of Rare Cosmic X-ray Transient
A collaborative international team has traced a mysterious, short-lived X-ray flash to a massive stellar explosion, providing new evidence for orphan afterglows.
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eROSITA Survey Resolves S8 Tension in Cosmic Matter Distribution
New X-ray observations of galaxy clusters align with early-universe predictions, providing a more precise understanding of the matter density and clumpiness of the cosmos.
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JWST and ALMA Data Reveal Stellar Feedback Mechanisms in NGC 3256
Researchers have mapped pre-supernova pressure across 1,600 star clusters, providing a new template for understanding galaxy evolution.
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Astronomers Detect Dual-Component Ultra-Fast Outflow in Distant Quasar
New observations of a hyper-luminous quasar reveal a complex, stratified wind structure that challenges existing models of black hole feedback.
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