The universe is full of fascinating structures, and some of the most striking take shape inside the giant clouds where stars ...

Supermassive black holes lurk at the centers of massive galaxies, including our own Milky Way. Puzzlingly, supermassive black holes more than a billion times the mass of the sun appear to exist just a ...

The formation of the first, or Population III, stars marked a pivotal epoch in cosmic history. Emerging in dark matter minihalos at redshifts of around 20–30, these metal-free objects arose from the ...

Massive star clusters may have blasted enough ultraviolet radiation into space to transform the early universe, new research shows.

The most striking feature of the image is its bright star clusters. Hubble captured detailed images of spiral galaxy NGC 3137 in constellation Antlia NGC 3137 is part of the NGC 3175 group, similar to ...

Adamo Newborn stars born in the biggest stellar clusters tear themselves out of their birth clouds much faster than those that grow up in small clusters, according to a new study. Using NASA's Hubble ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This ...

Silicon carbide (SiC) dust is one of the most important ingredients in cosmic dust, the tiny particles floating throughout the cosmos that eventually give rise to new planets and stars. This compound ...

Musk, the world’s richest person, has set out to rebuild his AI company in advance of parent company SpaceX’s initial public offering later this year, which is expected to be the largest in history. — ...