Fast radio burst in long-dead galaxy puzzles astronomers
Result “challenges existing theories that tie FRB origins to phenomena in star-forming galaxies.”
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See 6 Planets Align on January 21
Read more: See 6 Planets Align on January 21Alignments of five or more planets are rare—there will be two more featuring five or more planets this year, but after that the next won’t happen until 2040.
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The Brightest Comet of 2025 Is Coming. Here’s How You Can See It Shine
Read more: The Brightest Comet of 2025 Is Coming. Here’s How You Can See It ShineOn January 13, Atlas C/2024 G3 will reach its closest point to the sun.
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astronomy, astrophysics, fast radio burst, magnetar, neutron star, Science, Tech Industry, Tech News
Fast radio bursts originate near the surface of stars
Read more: Fast radio bursts originate near the surface of starsSingle burst shows neutron-star-like features, a source close to the star.
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Astronomy Activation Ambassadors: A New Era
Read more: Astronomy Activation Ambassadors: A New EraThe NASA Science Activation Program’s Astronomy Activation Ambassadors (AAA) project aims to measurably enhance student Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) engagement via middle school, high school, and community college science teacher professional development. In 2024, AAA transitioned its focus to the development of an Astronomy Academy with varying levels of extent and intensity available…
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Latest James Webb data hints at new physics in Universe’s expansion
Read more: Latest James Webb data hints at new physics in Universe’s expansionThese latest findings further support the Hubble Space Telescope’s prior expansion rate measurements.
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Supermassive black hole binary emits unexpected flares
Read more: Supermassive black hole binary emits unexpected flaresTheir orbit periodically takes them through a cloud of gas, triggering flares.
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astronomy, cosmology, dark energy, dark matter, drake equation, Science, Star formation, Tech Industry, Tech News
Our Universe is not fine-tuned for life, but it’s still kind of OK
Read more: Our Universe is not fine-tuned for life, but it’s still kind of OKInspired by the Drake equation, researchers optimize a model universe for life.
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Nearly three years since launch, Webb is a hit among astronomers
Read more: Nearly three years since launch, Webb is a hit among astronomersDemand for observing time on Webb outpaces supply by a factor of nine.
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Researchers spot black hole feeding at 40x its theoretical limit
Read more: Researchers spot black hole feeding at 40x its theoretical limitSimilar feeding events could explain the rapid growth of supermassive black holes.
