Space science

Supernova explosions reveal patterns in star formation across the universe. Illustration: depositphotos.com

Supernova explosions reveal patterns in star formation across the universe

Scientists are cracking the secrets of star formation by following the explosive trails of dead stars. This method could prove that all stars, everywhere in the universe, are created in the same way
The Parker Solar Probe is approaching the Sun. Image: NASA

NASA's Parker Solar Probe makes history in its closest pass to the Sun

The Parker Solar Probe reached a distance of only 6.1 million km from the Sun, at a record speed of 690,000 km/h, in a groundbreaking operation to improve our understanding of our planet
The black hole of our Milky Way as seen in polarized light. Astronomers have for the first time been able to measure polarity, a hallmark of magnetic fields, so close to the rim of Sagittarius A*. The lines added to the image indicate the direction of polarization, which is related to the magnetic field around the shadow of the black hole. Credit: EHT Collaboration

Strong magnetic fields surround the Milky Way's central black hole