Scientists have spotted the brightest flare yet from a supermassive black hole that shines with the light of 10 trillion suns ...

You might think astronomers have seen it all, but the universe still throws us occasional new mysteries to keep us on our ...

A cosmic explosion known as GRB 250702B is by far the longest gamma-ray burst astronomers have ever seen—if it’s even one at ...

Astronomers observed the fading light of supernova SN 2025kg, which followed the fast X-ray transient (FXT) named EP 250108a.

New peer-reviewed research reporting strange lights in the pre-space-age sky is sparking curiosity and controversy ...

Australia's SpIRIT nanosatellite is the first space telescope funded by the Australian Space Agency to carry a scientific instrument built by another nation's space agency. Australia's SpIRIT ...

Gamma-ray bursts are a relatively new field in space science. The first was discovered in the late 1960s, and in the nearly six decades since, there’s never been a discovery quite like this. It may ...

Australia's SpIRIT nanosatellite has successfully completed the initial phase of its mission, marking a milestone achievement for Australia’s place and reputation in the global space industry. Led by ...

Astronomers are trying to understand what caused a series of gamma ray bursts, or GRBs — the most powerful explosions in the universe. These energetic bursts are typically unleashed by the incendiary ...