In the run up to Christmas, carols fill the air. Many have an astronomical twist, singing of the "Christmas Star" from the ...

New observations of a nearby red giant star suggest that a long-standing explanation for how giant stars spread life’s essential elements through the galaxy may be incomplete. Starlight pushing on gra ...

A star exploded at the dawn of time, and the James Webb Space Telescope just caught the moment the light finally reached us.

A groundbreaking discovery published in Nature Astronomy has revealed a cosmic phenomenon that may finally settle a ...

With sapphire waterfalls, lava rain and orbits around dead stars, these distant worlds push the limits of what’s possible.

Astronomers at Queen’s have come up with simulations of what they believe the data could show. Dr Nicholl said: “We’re ...

Explore the winter sky at Bonneyville Mill Jan. 9. Bring binoculars or use a 10-inch telescope for stunning views.

A new study questions dark energy's role in the universe's acceleration, suggesting it may be weakening instead.

In a world where viral entertainment is often fast-paced and fleeting, the detailed creations of longtime Lego enthusiast and ...

In the desert stillness of Egypt's Wadi El-Hitan, a group of stargazers kneeled on the cooling Fayoum sands as Mohammed Hassan's green laser sliced through the ink-black sky to illuminate the glowing ...

As the new year rapidly approaches, you might find yourself scrambling for a good New Year’s resolution. Whether you’re ...

Kicking off the year's cosmic wonders is the moon, drawing the first astronauts to visit in more than 50 years as well as a ...