The standard model for how galaxies formed in the early universe predicted that the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) would see dim signals from small, primitive galaxies. But data are not confirming ...

The dramatic Marley Foundation Astronomy Discover Center at Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff has a rooftop viewing deck and ...

The standard model for how galaxies formed in the early universe predicted that the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) would ...

The chances of intelligent life emerging in our Universe – and in any hypothetical ones beyond it – can be estimated by a new ...

“Astronomers invented dark matter to explain how you get from a very smooth early universe to big galaxies with lots of empty ...

Sixteenth century Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe laid the framework for modern cosmology without ever using a telescope.

Dark matter is an essential element of galaxy formation and physics, according to the standard theory of how the universe ...

Edward Herrick-Gleason Astronomy Educator, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador The post What is the universe expanding into ...

The Department of Astronomy is a step closer to mapping the final frontiers of space with a research center, which announced ...

Some stars may transform into black holes without exploding into supernovae. Now, astronomers have finally spotted it as it happened.

Written by the former chief historian of NASA, the book examines the evolution of our cosmic understanding—from early civilizations to the present day ...

Scientists have found the "hungriest" black hole that is "feasting" on matter faster than experts previously thought possible ...