Astrophysicist Abby Vieregg joins the Big Brains podcast to discuss how scientists use NASA balloons and ice arrays to hunt for elusive cosmic neutrinos. Astrophysicist Abby Vieregg is leading a pioneering effort to capture some of the most enigmatic...

The discovery of twelve fading radio galaxies is revealing a hidden stage in the life of black hole jets, potentially reshaping our understanding of them. Astronomers have identified a elusive population of 12 “fossil” galaxies where the massive jets...

Scientists reveal how changes in space weather could make the aurora borealis more visible than ever. Discover what’s behind these stunning sky shows. The aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights, is a dazzling display of colored lights that...

Witness a rare total solar eclipse on Aug 12 2026 crossing Greenland, Iceland and Spain—millions can enjoy this spectacular celestial event. On August 12, 2026, a total solar eclipse will sweep across a narrow band that includes parts of Greenland,...

Scientists have reproduced a long-predicted turbulent flow state, revealing new insights into the heat and motion hidden deep inside rotating stars and planets. Researchers have successfully recreated a turbulent, high-speed convection regime within a...

Astronomers have discovered a mysterious color in starlight that defies current astrophysical models, challenging our understanding of stellar physics. For most of the universe, a star’s color is a straightforward indicator of its temperature. Cool...

that these wearable shields could become standard equipment for crews venturing beyond the protective blanket of Earth’s magnetic field. MARE active detector placement.(A) Internal-body view of the phantom showing the M-42 Split (internal) active...

New research in rats reveals that simulated spaceflight causes heart scarring and immune issues, raising concerns for the future of human Mars missions. New research conducted on Earth-bound models suggests that the long-term biological consequences of...

NASA has revealed the mysterious origins of a hidden structure located behind the Milky Way, shedding new light on its turbulent cosmic history. Astronomers using NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory have finally decoded the origin of a mysterious,...