Cosmic : Science World Report

Dec 13, 2016 04:12 AM EST

A Massive Black Hole Swallows Up A Sun-Like Star?

The brightest supernova observed in 2015 was not a supernova after all, but a massive black hole swallowing a nearby star.

Feb 24, 2016 07:59 AM EST

Multiple Cosmic Impacts Slammed Earth 790000 Years Ago

Scientists have learned a bit more about the history of cosmic impacts on Earth.

Jan 14, 2016 04:10 PM EST

Superluminous Supernova is 570 Billion Times Brighter Than Our Sun

A newly discovered supernova may outshine all others. Scientists have witnessed a cosmic explosion that was about 200 times more powerful than a typical supernova.

Dec 17, 2015 12:01 PM EST

Cosmic Double-Bladed 'Lightsaber' Captured by NASA's Hubble Space Telescope

The Hubble Space Telescope has captured what appears to be a cosmic, double-bladed lightsaber in the depths of space. The new "lightsaber" is actually two twin jets shooting out to space from a newborn star.

Dec 09, 2015 12:02 PM EST

VLT Visits Cosmic Collision From 360 Million Years Ago

ESO's Very Large Telescope (VLT) has captured the aftermath images of a cosmic collision that occurred 360 million years ago.

Nov 12, 2015 07:00 AM EST

Hot, Venus-like Exoplanet in the Cosmic Neighborhood May Have an Atmosphere

A new, Venus-like planet has been found in our cosmic neighborhood. The newfound world, as hot as an oven, may just be cool enough to host an atmosphere and is only 39 light-years away.

Oct 15, 2015 09:47 AM EDT

Cosmic Coalsack Nebula Darkens the Stars in Spectacular New Image

Scientists have captured the Coalsack Nebula in new, spectacular detail with the Wide Field Imager on the MPG/ESO 2.2-Meter Telescope.

Jul 22, 2015 11:44 AM EDT

Astronauts Have Thin Skin: Well, Space Made It That Way

Space travel might look relatively easy in the movies and on television for the average human, but it's far from the case. In reality, there are both short- and long-term health complications faced by astronauts on a flight voyage, including muscle wastage, reduced bone mass and psychological effect...