His analysis points to a possible signal from hypothetical particles known as weakly interacting massive particles. These particles, often called wimps, are a leading candidate for dark matter. They ...

Stars usually form in clusters, which can also form in pairs or groups. Binary clusters (BCs) are defined as pairs of open clusters closely associated both in position and kinematics. They provide ...

Colorado winters in the mountains are beautiful, but not every view can be seen during the day. There are times at night when the full moon illuminates a surreal snowscape, creating beautiful shapes ...

An international research team led by PD Dr. Florian Peissker at the University of Cologne has used the new observation ...

"In order to get such high sensitivity in the mid-infrared, one needs to go to space, as the atmosphere severely messes up ...

A groundbreaking simulation has recreated the Milky Way in astonishing detail. Discover how it’s changing science forever.

Astronomers have identified a massive cosmic structure exerting enough force to subtly redirect the motion of our galaxy. The ...

Night in Ajo arrives like a small ceremony. I’ve watched the heat loosen its grip as the streets along State Route 85 emptied out and the sky stepped forward to take its turn. Stars come early here, ...

ESA's Gaia mission, the Very Large Telescope and other ground-based telescopes have discovered stellar black hole Gaia BH3.