A new study says observations from the NASA Fermi space telescope suggest a halo of dark matter around the center of our galaxy, but more information is needed to confirm the result. When you purchase ...

Stephen has degrees in science (Physics major) and arts (English Literature and the History and Philosophy of Science), as well as a Graduate Diploma in Science Communication. Stephen has degrees in ...

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope captures the magnificent starry population of the Coma Cluster of galaxies, one of the densest known galaxy collections in the universe — and where the effect of dark ...

Astronomers are trying to understand what caused a series of gamma ray bursts, or GRBs — the most powerful explosions in the universe. These energetic bursts are typically unleashed by the incendiary ...

A team of astronomers have observed an explosion in the universe unlike any ever witnessed before. The gamma-ray bursts from outside the Milky Way galaxy repeated several times over the course of a ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook One of Marvel Comics’ most popular and longest-lasting characters is a gamma mutate. This is, of ...

The international CTAO LST Collaboration has released remarkable findings from observations of GRB 221009A—the brightest gamma-ray burst (GRB) ever recorded. The results were published in The ...

The use of gamma irradiation technology for the sterilization of medical devices was established in the 1950s and its application grew rapidly over the following decades along with the increased use ...

Get up to speed on gamma rays, the radiation responsible for creating the Red Hulk in Captain America: Brave New World. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission ...

In 2018, astronomers took the first-ever picture of a black hole, a fascinating and unprecedented glimpse of an event horizon. And as it turns out, the black hole — dubbed M87* and located some 55 ...

A state-ordered environmental report recently revealed high levels of harmful radiation at Albany Bulb, a waterfront East Bay park that features large public art installations and hiking trails. The ...