Three scientists, including one from the U.S., share the 2025 Nobel Prize in chemistry for developing “metal-organic frameworks,” versatile molecular cages that can trap contaminants, store energy and ...
According to the equations that govern black holes, the larger one of these cosmic behemoths is the lower its average density – given that the universe contains a lot of relatively empty space, could ...
For millions of years, a fragment of ice and dust drifted between the stars—like a sealed bottle cast into the cosmic ocean. This summer, that bottle finally washed ashore in our solar system and was ...
The object carried a unique feature related to its light reflective capabilities, which set it apart from previous interstellar visitors.
On October 6 1995, at a scientific meeting in Florence, Italy, two Swiss astronomers made an announcement that would transform our understanding of the universe beyond our solar system. Michel Mayor ...
A mysterious interstellar comet, 3I/ATLAS (C/2025 N1), is intriguing astronomers with its large size and unusual behavior. It features a growing tail, vibrant colors, and a high carbon dioxide content ...
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Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Shows "Extreme Negative Polarization". What Does That Mean?
A team of astronomers have presented the first polarimetric observations of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, finding that it has extreme negative polarization. On July 1, 2025, astronomers spotted an ...
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