At 3.3 billion light-years across, the ring may challenge the “cosmological principle” that the universe looks uniform at sufficiently large scales.

Scientists have discovered an incredible new "Einstein Ring"—a type of intergalactic mirage formed when a massive galaxy warps the fabric of spacetime like a colossal lens. The ring was spotted by the ...

Recent scientific advancements have led to the detection of an intriguing energy beam originating from the center of a galaxy. This discovery not only enhances our understanding of the cosmos but also ...

Scientists from the Telescope Array Collaboration have detected an ultrahigh-energy cosmic ray, a discovery that’s challenging our current understanding of exotic cosmic phenomena and their origins.

Some of the most energetic cosmic rays in the galaxy may come from a surprisingly small source. If Max Planck Institute for Astrophysics researcher Laura Olivera-Nieto and her colleagues are right, ...

It is a cosmic phenomenon that elegantly showcases the warping of space-time, a consequence of gravity predicted over a century ago by Albert Einstein.

A giant odd radio circle revealed by the public — plus, an ancient molecular switch lets plants sense scorching temperatures. How would it be if the next cosmic mystery was found by volunteers peering ...

To reach this conclusion, scientists studied millions of data points captured by a cosmic ray detector on the ISS. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.