The fastest-spinning white dwarf ever discovered is a shrinking cosmic vampire feasting on a stellar companion. A feeding process is pushing the dead star toward an imminent supernova explosion.
If there is no food coming in, the body begins to “burn” its constituents, mainly fat and proteins. When these run out, there is no energy to supply the heart and lungs, and death ensues. There is ...
The Space Coast set a new record in 2024 with 93 launches from all providers, building off the 72 orbital missions flown in 2023. With SpaceX’s continued pace, more launches from United Launch ...
ONE of the brightest comets to pass Earth in nearly 20 years could be visible to the naked eye in a once-in-a-lifetime display next week. The space rock, formally known as G3 ATLAS (C/2024), is ...
Aussie albums of the year 2000. While many of us are of the staunch belief that 2000 was – at most – only a few years ago, it may come as a rude reminder to know that we’re now 25 years on from the ...