A supernova is one of the most powerful and mysterious phenomena in the universe. It’s an event that occurs when a star ...

In 2015, astrophysicists discovered a system consisting of two compact stars orbiting each other: a pulsar (i.e., a highly ...

Sometimes deep space can seem like a cold, uncaring place fully removed from the dramas unfolding on the planet Earth.

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About 2.5 million years ago, the viruses infecting fish in Lake Tanganyika underwent a mysterious explosion in diversity. It ...

A stunning Hubble image showcases a spiral galaxy seemingly intertwined with a nearby star—but looks can be deceiving! This ...

In our latest Beyond the Forecast special on WPRI.com, 12 News Meteorologists T.J. Del Santo and Steven Matregrano go in-depth on the astronomical events we’ve been experiencing, from ...

Astrophysicists have done a bit of crime scene investigation on what’s almost a reverse murder mystery. They’ve traced ...

A supernova explosion about 2.5 million years ago sent cosmic rays to Earth. Around that time, virus diversity in Lake ...

To add to the insult, Shanks took all the rubbing of the Road Poneglyphs in Kid's possession and then ordered Dorry and Brogy ...

Simulated stellar explosions show that massive early stars could have created plentiful water for future stars and planets to ...

Explosions in the sky and explosions on land are literally worlds apart. A supernova and a land mine explosion don't seem ...