Could a unique rectangular telescope be the key to finding Earth 2.0?
A new concept for a next generation space telescope could provide an affordable breakthrough in the hunt for Earth’s twin.
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Dark matter could be turning giant planets into black holes
Astronomers have found over 5,000 exoplanets, and now scientists think these distant worlds could unlock one of the universe’s greatest mysteries: dark matter. A new study suggests that Jupiter-like planets may gradually collect superheavy dark matter particles in their cores,…
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What created this unusual planetary nebula?
Scientists stunned by the Universe’s first known black hole
Just 500 million years after the Big Bang, a colossal black hole, 300 million times the mass of the Sun, was already blazing at the heart of a tiny, brilliant galaxy. Found with JWST, this discovery could explain the strange…
NASA’s x-ray telescope finds bizarre features in a cosmic hand
Astronomers have taken a fresh look at the famous “Hand of God” pulsar, combining X-ray data from NASA’s Chandra Observatory with new radio observations from the Australia Telescope Compact Array. At the center is pulsar B1509-58, a rapidly spinning neutron…
Fewer than 1 in 4 Australians work in a gender-balanced occupation
Australia’s workforce is almost evenly split between men and women. Yet fewer than one in four Australians work in a gender-balanced occupation.
What’s in a name? How the sound of names can bias hiring decisions
Imagine you’re hiring someone for a job that requires a very kind, agreeable and co-operative person. You have two candidates and all you know about them are their names: Renee and Greta. Who do you think would be a better…
Pluto quiz: Can you figure out this dwarf planet?
Think you know Pluto? From icy plains to planetary debates, this quiz dives deep into the mysteries of our solar system’s most controversial—and captivating—dwarf planet.
Common heart drug taken by millions found useless, possibly risky
Beta blockers, used for decades after heart attacks, provide no benefit for patients with preserved heart function, according to the REBOOT trial. The massive study also found women faced higher risks when taking the drug. Experts say the results will…
Don’t miss Venus line up with Jupiter and Mercury before sunrise on Sept. 1
Jupiter, Venus and Mercury move into line formation predawn on Sept. 1