Space and astronomy

Space and astronomy stories from NASA, ESA, and observatories worldwide. Exoplanets, black holes, dark matter, and the search for life beyond Earth.

43 Articles

Black Holes: What They Are, How They Work, and Why They Matter

Black holes warp space, trap light, and challenge the laws of physics. From Einstein's predictions to the first photograph, here is what we...

December 21, 2023

Do we live in a universe which is just one of many? This Science Reader Special provides a basic introduction to the multiverse.

December 18, 2023

Spinning black holes rip apart their accretion disks, feeding in months not centuries. The finding may explain why quasars flicker so rapidly.

October 31, 2023