A trio of astronomers from the University of Tokyo and Niigata University have found what they describe as "peculiar embedded ...

Exoplanets have captured the imagination of the public and scientists alike and as the search continues for more, researchers ...

A hundred years ago, astronomer Edwin Hubble dramatically expanded the size of the known universe. At a meeting of the ...

ESA’s decade-long Milky Way Gaia mapping mission still has tons of data to release over the next few years. Expect surprises.

We can judge the value of any scientific endeavour based on how much of our knowledge it overturns or transforms.

Recent studies challenge the long-held belief that the Milky Way is a standard model for understanding galaxy formation, ...

Milky Way Crispy Rolls are returning to shelves following a three-year-long break, much to the delight of fans of the sweet ...

Hubble revealed a universe of galaxies that existed beyond ours — but he couldn't have done it without a little help.

Astronomers have discovered an extraordinary new giant radio galaxy with plasma jets 32 times the size of our Milky Way.

Shane Turgeon says he's been chasing the light ever since he had a nervous breakdown in 2012."It scared the hell out of me, ...

The future of galaxies remains one of the most interesting topics for experts. In fact, they will not survive the passage of ...