Astrophysics

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An artist's impression of a supermassive black hole at the center of an early galaxy, actively influencing its formation and structure.

How Do Supermassive Black Holes Shape Galaxy Evolution?

In one of the earliest observed galaxies, the central black hole makes up at least two-thirds of its total mass—a proportion thousands of times greater than in nearby galaxies today.

David Grossman·September 16, 2026

The LZ experiment, a sophisticated dark matter detector located deep underground, glows with a faint light, symbolizing the search for elusive cosmic particles.

Physics & Quantum

LZ Experiment Detects Unexplained Signal, Hinting at Dark Matter

In a subterranean lab deep beneath the Black Hills of South Dakota, the LUX-ZEPLIN (LZ) experiment recorded a single particle interaction that released 248 kiloelectronvolts of energy.

David Grossman·September 2, 2026

The James Webb Space Telescope reveals the 'Treasure Chest' star cluster in the Carina Nebula, showcasing approximately 70 young stars amidst swirling cosmic gas and dust.

Cosmos & Space

James Webb Telescope Reveals 'Treasure Chest' with 70 Young Stars

The 'Treasure Chest' star cluster in the Carina Nebula, once thought to be a mere 100,000 years old, has been dramatically re-aged by the James Webb Space Telescope to a surprising 1.

David Grossman·August 11, 2026

Three black holes in a rare triple system, with one actively devouring a star, challenging current astrophysical understanding of the universe.

Cosmos & Space

Scientists Discover Impossible Black Holes Reshaping Cosmic Theories

For the first time, physicists have observed a 'black hole triple' system where a central black hole devours a star every 6.

David Grossman·May 24, 2026