Astronomers have discovered a giant, 500-light-year-wide cavity between two star-forming regions in the constellations ...

The sheer magnitude of our galaxy, the Milky Way, is difficult for the human mind to fully grasp. Its 105,700 light-year width also makes it just about as difficult to capture with a camera. But ...

First, a quick overview: the Milky Way is classified as a disk galaxy, with a broad circular collection of stars, gas and ...

Observations show the disk of our galaxy is not flat but warped and waving. Astronomers are still working out the reasons why ...

The size of the universe depends on its shape, with possibilities ranging from finite and spherical to flat or even infinite.

Each cell of Jesus’ body embodies his love for his creation—not only humans but also the animals, plants, mountains, and ...

Black holes are considered cosmic gluttons, from which not even light can escape. That is also why the images of black holes ...

Astronomers have created the most detailed low-frequency map of the Milky Way, revealing otherwise hidden stars and ...

For the first time, astronomers have seen life's building blocks in ice beyond the borders of our galaxy. Among a mix of complex organic molecules trapped in ice circling a newborn star in the Large ...

East Wing demolished to make room for Trump’s $300M ballroom. Renderings show structure nearly twice the size of the White House. New venue will seat 999 and host major events, including foreign ...

It's a fitting portrait of the facility that will soon transform our understanding of the dynamic universe by capturing millions of celestial changes every night. Named for the pioneering ...

It sounds backward, but research suggests a cup of coffee followed by a short nap could sharpen focus and fight fatigue. Coffee before sleep sounds counterintuitive, but scientists say this unusual ...