Newly discovered ripples in spacetime put Einstein’s general relativity to the test
When black holes collide, the crash generates ripples in the fabric of spacetime—gravitational waves. These distortions travel far…
NASA finds what possibly happens milliseconds before neutron star collisions
When a neutron star merger occurs, it produces one of the most powerful explosions in the universe —…
NASA Researchers Probe Tangled Magnetospheres of Merging Neutron Stars
New simulations performed on a NASA supercomputer are providing scientists with the most comprehensive look yet into the…
NASA’s Webb Observes Exoplanet Whose Composition Defies Explanation
Scientists using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope have observed a rare type of exoplanet, or planet outside our…
Is the universe ending sooner than we thought? New physics suggests a much shorter lifespan |
New physics reveals detailed calculations showing the universe’s end may come far sooner than expected, with an exact…
Neutron stars challenge the existence of long theorized fifth force
Neutron stars are what remain after giant stars collapse, leaving behind a body so dense that its core…
Astronomers detect a mysterious ‘heartbeat’ in deep space repeating every 22 minutes |
For decades, astronomers have been listening to the universe: the faint crackle of radio waves, the rhythmic pulse…
Mysterious Glow at the Center of the Milky Way Galaxy That Has Stumped Scientists for Decades May Have a Dark Explanation
Researchers from Johns Hopkins using powerful supercomputer simulations have determined that the most likely explanation for a mysterious…
A mysterious glow is coming from the middle of our galaxy – and scientists say it could help explain the universe
There is a mysterious glow coming from the middle of our galaxy – and scientists say it could…
Six Ways Supercomputing Advances Our Understanding of the Universe
At NASA, high-end computing is essential for many agency missions. This technology helps us advance our understanding of…