Holm 15A* is estimated to have a mass 40 billion times that of the sun. Black holes this size are called supermassive black holes, and only a few of these have been found.
The study stated that a person can reduce more than four kilograms in four weeks with the help of this hormone treatment.
Children under the age of four are at higher risk of traumatic brain injuries due to consumer products, the study stated.
Astronomers recently came across an ancient star that’s almost 14 billion years old. They referred to it as a time machine because it contained the remains of other ancient stars that were created shortly after the universe was formed.
Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and cosmochemist Natalie Starkey recently discussed what would happen if the asteroid that caused the Chelyabinsk impact event hit a heavily-populated city instead.
A photo showing a woman wearing a dress on Mars is currently circling the internet.
A new study revealed how radiation from deep space missions can affect the brain functions of astronauts. According to the researchers, being exposed to space radiation can cause various long-term effects such as memory loss, learning issues and social anxiety.
Despite completing its mission, a space expert called Apollo 11 wasteful and inefficient. The expert noted that Elon Musk and his company SpaceX can do a better job than NASA in sending spacecraft to the Moon.
After receiving the nano-vaccine, the immune system of the immunized mice will attack the melanoma cells if and when they appear in their body. The research opens door to the vaccine approach for treating the most aggressive form of skin cancer.
During an episode of astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson’s “StarTalk” podcast, a cosmochemist talked about the risks involved in mining asteroids. According to the scientist, mining an asteroid could alter its trajectory and send it crashing to Earth.
A photo taken by the NASA Curiosity rover shows what looks like a "Sasquatch skull" on Mars.
Researchers believe they have identified the impact crater created by a massive asteroid strike on Mars. According to their study, the crater could be the point of origin of a mega-tsunami that ravaged Mars.
NASA’s Curiosity rover has released a stunning panoramic view of a region on Mars that shows the dynamic landscape of the Red Planet. The region is located near an area rich in clay deposits that were formed by water on Mars.
NASA is currently monitoring a potentially hazardous asteroid that’s currently heading for Earth. According to the agency’s Center for Near Earth Object Studies (CNEOS), the approaching asteroid is significantly larger than Apophis 99942, the space rock that’s predicted to hit Earth in the future.
Genetic evidence from the skeleton and online genealogical databases suggest the Connecticut "vampire" was a farmer named John Barber. He likely died of tuberculosis.
When gold is compressed at about 2.2 million times the Earth's atmospheric pressure, the metal morphs itself into a into a less tightly-packed "body centered cubic" (bcc) structure.
Breakthrough Listen will use VERITAS to scan the night sky for nanosecond flashes of light from nearby stars that intelligent alien civilizations could be using as a method of communication.
After postponing the launch of the Falcon 9 rocket for its AMOS-17 mission, it seems SpaceX is now ready to proceed with the launch later this week. The mission was delayed several times due to issues regarding the weather and the rocket.
Famous astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson issued a serious warning regarding the effects of a deadly asteroid strike on Earth. Aside from the impact, another destructive effect of an asteroid strike would be the massive tsunamis it will trigger.
In celebration of Shark Week, NASA released a stunning image of the Rosette Nebula that resembled a great white shark with its mouth open. The image was taken by the agency’s Chandra X-ray Observatory.
An old photo from NASA shows what could be a fish fossil on Planet Mars.
Through data provided by NASA’s space probes, a team of researchers discovered that the Moon and Mercury may contain more water ice than previously thought. This could serve as an important resource to support long-term lunar explorations.
The study stated that early and late pregnancies can increase risk of stillbirths in women with diabetes.
A team of scientists have made a controversial leap by creating a human-monkey hybrid but stopped the experiment short of its birth.
A New York resident died from Powassan fever, a rare disease that can cause encephalitis or meningitis and is spread by infected deer ticks.
Administrator Jim Bridenstine of NASA assured the public that the budget allocated for the International Space Station (ISS) will not be affected by the funds needed for the space agency’s upcoming Moon mission. Bridenstine made the statement in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s lunar budget proposal that involves cutting the funding for the ISS.
NASA recently released a stunning photo of the mysterious Mount Sharp on Planet Mars.
A massive asteroid that’s currently traveling towards Earth has been detected by NASA. According to the space agency’s Center for Near Earth Object Studies (CNEOS), the approaching asteroid is bigger than the Big Ben clock tower in London.
Through NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope, a team of scientists was able to observe as an odd-shaped planet leaked heavy metals into space. According to the scientists, the leak, as well as the planet’s shape, are caused by its extremely close distance to its host star.
Marie contracted capnocytophaga, a bacteria commonly found in the saliva of dogs. People with a weakened immune system, like patients with cancer or those taking certain medications, are at greater risk of becoming ill from the bacteria.