Astrophysicists resolve ‘negative superhump’ conundrum of deep-space binary star systems

by quasarn01 | Mar 23, 2026 | Astronomy

New UNLV-led research is helping to unravel clues to a cosmic mystery that has eluded scientists for decades. Cataclysmic variables (CVs) are binary star systems in which primary stars—incredibly dense and compact white dwarfs—accumulate material from nearby companion...

Image: NASA’s Hubble and Webb Telescopes survey the Pinwheel Galaxy

by quasarn01 | Mar 23, 2026 | Astronomy

This March 16, 2026, image from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope and the James Webb Space Telescope takes a closer look at the core of Messier 101, also known as the Pinwheel Galaxy. Go to Source

Stealth superstorms reveal lightning on Jupiter: Beyond the superbolt

by quasarn01 | Mar 23, 2026 | Astronomy

Jupiter’s lightning has long been of interest to planetary scientists, as it marks stormy spots where researchers can look to learn more about convection in Jupiter’s atmosphere. Observing lightning from a distance can be tricky, so scientists have focused...

Superconducting chip generates tunable terahertz waves for compact imaging

by quasarn01 | Mar 23, 2026 | Latest in Physics

A tiny crystal chip which uses terahertz radiation to see clearly through a wide range of materials could find applications in health care, biological research, and security screening. Researchers from Scotland and Japan have developed a lightweight superconducting...

Hubble revisits Crab Nebula to track 25 years of expansion

by quasarn01 | Mar 23, 2026 | Astronomy

Nearly a millennium ago, astronomers witnessed a brilliant new star blazing in the sky—a supernova so bright it was visible in daylight for weeks. Today, its expanding remnant, the Crab Nebula, continues to evolve 6,500 light-years away. First linked to historical...