GRAVITATIONAL LENSING

Nov 02 2025SCIENCE

Unraveling the Mysteries of 3I/ATLAS: A Cosmic Puzzle

In the vast expanse of space, an intriguing object named 3I/ATLAS is making headlines. This celestial body has a unique timeline. It will come closest to the Sun on October 29, 2025. Just eight days before that, on October 21, 2025, it will be in solar conjunction relative to Earth. Additionally, it

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Jun 16 2025SCIENCE

Unseen Shadows: How Dark Matter Might Be Making Stars Flicker

Dark matter is a big mystery in space. It makes up most of the universe, but scientists can't see it or figure out what it is. Some scientists think that dark matter might be clumping together and acting like lampshades. These "lampshades" could drift between Earth and distant stars, making them loo

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Jun 01 2025SCIENCE

The James Webb Space Telescope's Deepest Look Yet

The James Webb Space Telescope has made a groundbreaking discovery. It has captured an image of a galaxy cluster that is so massive it bends light. This cluster, known as Abell S1063, acts like a giant lens in space. It warps the light from galaxies that are much farther away. These distant galaxies

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May 28 2025SCIENCE

The James Webb Telescope's Deepest Glimpse

The James Webb Space Telescope recently captured an incredible image of the galaxy cluster Abell S1063. This cluster is so massive that it acts like a cosmic magnifying glass, bending light from distant galaxies. This effect, known as gravitational lensing, allows the telescope to see galaxies that

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Apr 11 2025SCIENCE

Unraveling the Mysteries of Fast Radio Bursts

Fast radio bursts (FRBs) are incredibly brief flashes of radio waves. They come from far beyond our galaxy. Their origins remain a mystery. Scientists have made significant strides in detecting these bursts. Hundreds of new bursts have been found. Some of them repeat. This has opened up new wa

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Sep 19 2024SCIENCE

The Cosmic Puzzle: Unraveling the Secrets of the Ancient Universe

As the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) captures breathtaking images of the universe, a new formation has sparked excitement among astronomers. Dubbed the "question mark pair," this intriguing alignment of distant galaxies and gravitational lensing has left scientists wondering about the mysteries

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