When searching for alien life, astronomers often look to individual exoplanets, but the stars they orbit are equally important. Now, … More
Author: abigailbeall
‘Cosmic void’ theory suggests our Universe is like Swiss cheese and we live in one of its holes
Our galaxy is in a giant cosmic void that stretches 1 billion light-years across, according to recent research. First proposed … More
Einstein’s ‘impossible’ star theory has been proved by the Hubble telescope
In a research paper, in 1936, Albert Einstein predicted that the weight of stars can be measured using the bending … More
Nasa discovers extreme exoplanet that’s hotter than most stars in the known Universe
The hottest known exoplanet, which is said to be hotter in places than most known stars, has been spotted 650 … More
New technique lets researchers control brain cells without the need for surgery
Researchers have come a step closer to treating diseases like Parkinson’s and epilepsy, without the need to place an implant … More
A ‘cold spot’ in our Universe could reveal clues about alternate realities
Our Universe could be one of an infinite number of Universes, and, in its early stages, might have collided with … More
You can now send your loved one’s ashes into orbit on a SpaceX rocket
A company hoping to send people’s ashes into space has announced its next mission will be on board a SpaceX … More
It’s about time we gave our Neanderthal ancestors a break
When you think of a Neanderthal, you might conjure up a picture of a grunting cave man with poor brain … More
Watery exoplanet suggests we may never find another solar system like ours
A Neptune-like planet 450 light years away has been found to have an atmosphere rich in water, complete with clouds, … More
Hidden system of ‘volcanic plumbing’ could be creating lava waves on Jupiter’s moon Io
The most detailed map yet of volcanic activity on Jupiter’s moon Io has been created, showing complex waves of lava … More
Abigail Beall 