"We used to think that only very simple molecules could be created in these clouds. But we have shown that this is clearly ...

Scientists watched a solar flare grow from tiny magnetic sparks into a violent plasma-raining avalanche on the Sun.

The complex building blocks of life can form spontaneously in space, a new lab experiment shows. The complex precursors to ...

"We've often seen the 'baby pictures' of planets forming, but until now, the 'teenage years' have been a missing link." ...

Massive stars have an outsized influence on their environment and the galaxies they call home. These behemoths have the highest surface temperatures of any normal stars, so they emit copious amounts ...

For years, the James Webb Space Telescope has been spotting enormous black holes in the early universe that defy all ...

Cold cosmic dust grains can link amino acids into protein‑like chains in deep space, suggesting life’s chemistry may begin ...

Solar wind sounds poetic, but it's a very real and powerful phenomenon, connecting the Sun to every part of our solar system. Unlike the wind we feel on Earth, solar wind isn't moving air; it's a ...

New models explain how small black holes in the early universe beat the clock and grew into massive objects within millions ...

Heartbreak for Virginia football this week as they dropped the ACC championship to Duke in a 27-20 overtime contest. The 'Hoos will have one final chance to record the program's first 11 win season ...

The early universe has a lot more massive black holes than suspected.