Nova explosions occur in binary star systems in which a white dwarf—the dense remnant of a dead star—continually siphons stellar material from a nearby companion star. As the outer atmosphere of the ...

Binary neutron star mergers occur millions of light-years away from Earth. Interpreting the gravitational waves they produce presents a major challenge for traditional data-analysis methods. These ...

Gaia, a mission designed to map stars, has accidentally become a planet hunter. Using precise astrometry, it detected stellar ...

The Hubble Space Telescope has captured imagery of the R Aquarii binary star system from 2014-2023. The images have been time ...

Lalande 21185 is one of the brightest red dwarfs close to Earth — though, like others of its kind, it’s still too dim to see with the naked eye. At 8 light-years away, it can be found in the southern ...

Whether it's the upcoming planetary parade in late February, the Gamma Normid meteor shower in March or the stars and beyond at any point of the year. Of course, some apps will cost, but some are ...

After the success of the first-ever Love Island All Stars, which saw Molly Smith and Tom Clare win, ITV brought the show back for a second series. Producers unveiled an incredible cast ...

BEIJING -- China's Einstein Probe (EP) astronomical satellite has captured an X-ray flash from a rare and elusive binary star system, offering new insights into the interaction and evolution of ...

Last week, we discussed the Dog Star, Sirius, the sky’s brightest star. Orbiting Sirius is a faint companion, a tiny star known informally as the Pup. By the 1920s, astronomers concluded that the Pup ...

Ricky Stuart has fired back at "childish" accusations he pressured players to turn their back on the NRL All Stars game, declaring Maori coach Adam Blair has tarnished Canberra's relationship with ...

It's been a long five weeks of awkward reunions, romantic moments and plenty of drama - but that has all come down to crowning the winners of Love Island All Stars 2025! As ever, host Maya Jama ...

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