astrophysics
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Hubble Space Telescope Exposes Cosmic Deficit in 37 Nearby Dwarf Galaxies
Hubble observations reveal that 37 nearby dwarf galaxies retain only a fraction of their stellar oxygen, challenging current formation simulations.
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NASA’s Swift Observatory Nears Fiery Reentry After Commercial Rescue Falters
NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory faces imminent atmospheric reentry following a failed commercial rescue attempt, ending 22 years of cosmic discovery.
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IceCube Pioneer Francis Halzen Awarded 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics
University of Wisconsin-Madison physicist Francis Halzen won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for his work on the IceCube Neutrino Observatory.
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Armenian researcher confirms Einstein theory with record precision
Professor Vahagn Gurzadyan has co-authored a landmark study in Nature, providing the most precise measurement of spacetime frame-dragging to date.
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Astronomers Confirm ‘Inside-Out’ Exoplanet System Discovery
A recently discovered exoplanetary system, dubbed ‘inside-out,’ challenges fundamental theories of planet formation by featuring large gas giants orbiting unusually close to their star while smaller rocky planets are found further out.
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Comet 3I/ATLAS: Interstellar Visitor Shows Wobbling Sun-Facing Jets and Passes Alien Technosignature Test
Comet 3I/ATLAS, only the third known interstellar object to visit our solar system, displayed rare sun-facing wobbling jets and underwent a sensitive search for alien technosignatures during its close approach in December 2025, with no credible evidence of artificial signals…
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Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS: Unraveling Cosmic Mysteries and Planetary Origins
As interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS sweeps through the Solar System, astronomers grapple with its unexplained brightening and possible role as a seed for distant giant planets—offering rare clues to the chemistry and evolution of alien worlds.
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Quantum Effects May Eliminate Black Hole Singularities
New research suggests quantum effects could resolve the mystery of singularities at the heart of black holes, paving the way for alternative models.
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Armenian-Georgian Astronomy Colloquium to Be Held at Byurakan Observatory
The XVII Armenian-Georgian Astronomy Colloquium will take place on May 5–9, 2025, at Byurakan Observatory, strengthening scientific ties.
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James Webb Telescope Reveals Milky Way’s Black Hole Activity
The James Webb Space Telescope has provided unprecedented insights into Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way, revealing a dynamic and unpredictable flaring activity.
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Black Holes: Cosmic Graveyards or Universe’s New Beginnings?
Revolutionary research from the University of Sheffield proposes that black holes may not be cosmic dead ends but could transition into ‘white holes’, potentially reshaping our understanding of the universe’s fundamental nature.
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Monster Radio Jet Discovered in the Early Universe
Astronomers have characterized the largest radio jet ever seen in the early Universe, a colossal structure at least 200,000 light-years wide.
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Primordial Black Holes May Be Hiding in Everyday Objects
Black holes are often imagined as the remnants of massive stars that collapse under their own gravity. But new research suggests that the chaotic conditions of the early universe may have given birth to smaller, primordial black holes (PBHs) long…