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Scientists reveal never-before-seen map of the Milky Way's central engine (image)
By Robert Lea published
A new map spanning 500 light-years reveals the interaction between magnetic fields and dust in the Milky Way that will become the building blocks of stars.
The James Webb Space Telescope hones in on star-forming region in the Triangulum Galaxy (images)
By Robert Lea published
The James Space Telescope has used its NIRCam and MIRI instruments to capture two dynamic views of the star-forming region NGC 604 in the Triangulum Galaxy.
Astrophoto of the month: Full Snow Moon shining bright in the winter night
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Take a look at the very best space photos submitted by Space.com readers, from our moon to deep space and everything in between!
These supernovas are whipping up a storm, contributing to cosmic life and death
By Robert Lea published
Astronomers have observed a so-called standard candle supernova generating clouds of cosmic dust, bringing us a step closer to understanding the life and death cycle of stars.
Fire but no brimstone: Where is the universe's missing sulfur?
By Robert Lea published
Astronomers may finally know why some death shrouds created by the deaths of sun-like stars lack the element sulfur.
James Webb Space Telescope could target tiny bright galaxies to shine light on dark matter
By Robert Lea published
The James Webb Space Telescope could target tiny and bright galaxies in the early universe to unveil some secrets about the universe's most mysterious stuff, dark matter.
X-ray image of universe reveals almost 1 million high-energy objects: 'These are mind-blowing numbers'
By Robert Lea published
"The scientific breadth and impact of the survey is quite overwhelming; it’s hard to put into a few words."
How do galaxies grow while ensnared in the universe's cosmic web?
By Robert Lea published
Scientists want to know how galaxies get ensnared in the universe's 'cosmic web' and how this network of filamentary gas and dust drives galactic evolution.
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