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The mystery of vast 'cosmic ORCs' — odd radio circles that encompass entire galaxies — may be solved
By Robert Lea published
Mysterious "odd radio circles" or ORCs that compass entire galaxies may have finally been explained, with astronomers pointing the finger at winds from bursts of supernova star explosions.

One of the closest galaxies to the Milky Way is hiding a second galaxy behind it, new research reveals
By Robert Lea published
New observations of the Small Magellanic Cloud show that it might actually be two galaxies disguised as one.

Ripples in the oldest known spiral galaxy may shed light on the origins of our Milky Way
By Samantha Mathewson published
Observations have revealed the first-ever seismic waves seen in an ancient galaxy, offering new insight on the origins of our very own Milky Way.

Unexpected cosmic clumping could disprove our best understanding of the universe
By Ben Turner published
The new study of galaxies, centered around a value for cosmic lumpiness known as S8, could join the Hubble tension in dethroning our best picture of how the universe evolved.

After 2 years in space, the James Webb Space Telescope has broken cosmology. Can it be fixed?
By Ben Turner published
For decades, measurements of the universe's expansion have suggested a disparity, which threatens to break cosmology as we know it. The James Webb Space Telescope is looking at it.

Scientists find record-breaking collection of molecules in 2 extremely ancient galaxies
By Keith Cooper published
"We knew these galaxies were prodigious star factories, perhaps among the biggest the universe has ever seen."

Over 100 galaxies seen spewing powerful winds that can halt star formation
By Keith Cooper published
The winds extend tens of thousands of light years above and below galaxies.

Our neighbor the Andromeda Galaxy shines overhead this week. Here's how to see it
By Joe Rao published
Located at a distance of 2.5 million light-years, the Andromeda Galaxy is readily visible to the unaided eye on dark, clear nights. Here's where you should look this week.
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