Stars

Scientists detect the building blocks of life surrounding star V883 Orionis

ALMA detects life’s building blocks in planet-forming disc, reshaping theories of where and how complex molecules form in space.

Betelgeuse’s hidden companion star, Siwarha, discovered after a century of mystery Joshua Shavit

Orion, Pleiades, and Hyades are snapshots of the same star cluster across 800 million years Joseph Shavit

Historical first: Scientists observe the birth of a solar system 1,300 light-years away Joseph Shavit

Astronomers find first visual proof of a star exploding twice Joshua Shavit

New telescope technology reveals Sun’s corona in unmatched detail Joshua Shavit

Astronomers use ancient radio signals to detect the universe’s first stars Joshua Shavit

Astronomers discover the explosive source of many of the universe’s heaviest elements Joshua Shavit

White dwarf duo reveals the origins of the universe’s brightest explosions Rebecca Shavit

Sound waves unlock hidden secrets inside stars Mac Oliveau

Milky Way’s center contains fewer stars — and now we know why Mac Oliveau

Scientists predict the universe will die much sooner than expected Joseph Shavit

Astronomers find rare planet orbiting at 90 degrees around twin brown dwarf stars Joshua Shavit

New discovery upends current models of star and planet formation Joseph Shavit

Star flares blast out massive amounts of gold across the galaxy Joshua Shavit

JWST captures first views of a planet swallowed by a star in real time Joshua Shavit

NASA’s Webb Telescope Reveals ‘Cosmic Tornado’ in Action Joshua Shavit