Astronomers studying a massive and unusual spiral galaxy have found hints at the possible fate of our own home, the Milky Way ...

"Could our galaxy one day experience similar high-energy phenomena that will have serious consequences for the survival of precious life in it?" ...

An international team of researchers used multi-wavelength observations of active galactic nuclei to study how black holes ...

Astrophysicists have teased a hellish potential future in which life on Earth is extinguished by deadly radiation from the ...

Astronomers discover a spiral galaxy with 6 million light-year jets, raising concerns about the Milky Way's potential for ...

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Far beyond the edge of what the naked eye can see, a giant spiral galaxy has offered scientists a glimpse into a possible ...

A terrifying glimpse at one potential fate of our Milky Way galaxy has come to light thanks to the discovery of a cosmic ...

Studying interstellar molecules and comet chemistry sounds pretty niche—but the kind of work you do has huge implications ...

A research team led by McGill identifies neutron stars as the likely source of fast radio bursts, one of the universe's most ...

Astronomers are racing to protect the dark skies as private companies seek to place large advertisements in Earth orbit ...

SpaceX and other companies plan to launch tens of thousands of satellites, which could mar astronomical observations and pollute the atmosphere.