Astrophysics

The geometry of space-time warping at the edges of a black hole

Gravity distorts our vision, distorting its surroundings as if viewed through a carnival mirror. The…

The mystery behind interstellar buckyballs

Scientists have long been perplexed by the presence of “buckyballs” — complex carbon molecules with…

Multilayer hazes over Saturn’s hexagon

Saturn’s hexagon is a distinct and long-lasting wave. It was discovered in the upper cloud…

Spiral galaxies’ patterns indicate that the cosmos may have a definite structure

According to a Kansas State University research, an examination of more than 200,000 spiral galaxies…