Today we’re able to finally reveal the first detailed picture of the gas shroud around a galaxy, extending 100,000 light years out into ‘empty’ space.

If a star gets too close to a black hole, it gets shredded and produces a complex ball of light. These videos are the first time this dramatic event has been simulated in detail.

Neutron stars contain some of the universe’s most exotic states of matter – but there’s no easy way to peek inside.

When astronomers focused on the galaxy NGC 4383, they didn’t expect the data to be so spectacular. This is the first detailed map of gas flowing from this galaxy as stars burst within.

Astronomers caught the bizarre ‘awakening’ of an incredibly rare magnetic star.

The largest study yet of ‘twin stars’ shows planetary orbits may be less stable than we thought.

With the help of a magnifying glass 4 million lightyears wide, astronomers may have solved the riddle of what burned away the hydrogen fog that pervaded the early universe.

The black hole J0529-4351 is 500 trillion times brighter than the Sun.

With an evidence-based strategy and careful evaluation, gender parity in science is achievable.

Black holes are known for pulling in all kinds of stuff – including light. Here’s how that actually works.