Astronomers find most distant odd radio circle

Astronomers have discovered the most distant and powerful odd radio circle, a massive double-ringed radio structure nearly 10 billion years old. Using citizen science and the LOFAR telescope, researchers propose these cosmic rings form from galactic superwinds rather than black hole mergers. The finding challenges existing theories and highlights the role of human pattern recognition in astronomy.

JWST Discovers Water-Poor Disk

September 12, 2025 በAI የተዘገበ

The James Webb Space Telescope observed a planet-forming disk with unexpectedly low water and high CO2 content, challenging existing models.

Researchers develop room-temperature quantum sensor for gravitational waves

Scientists at MIT have created a quantum sensor capable of detecting gravitational waves at room temperature, potentially transforming astrophysics research. The device, detailed in a new Nature study, uses defects in diamonds to measure minute gravitational changes. This breakthrough could enable more accessible detection of cosmic events like black hole mergers.

Black holes may explain 60-year cosmic rays mystery

October 07, 2025 በAI የተዘገበ

Scientists at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology propose that winds from supermassive black holes could accelerate ultra-high-energy cosmic rays, solving a puzzle dating back to 1962. These particles, mostly atomic nuclei, reach energies up to 10^20 electron volts. The hypothesis suggests these winds, moving at half the speed of light, fling particles across the cosmos.