‘SPECIAL REPORTS’ Archives

“We journey towards a light we cannot reach and fall into a pit of darkness … Journey Towards the Light

Star formation should be a relatively straightforward process. Dense clouds of molecular hydrogen collapse under … “The Ultraviolet Mystery Inside Newborn Stars”

For decades, scientists have wondered how the Sun’s outer atmosphere — the corona — burns … “Scientists finally explain why the Sun’s corona burns millions of degrees hotter than its surface”

Black holes are considered cosmic gluttons, from which not even light can escape. That is … “Are there different types of black holes? New method puts Einstein to the test”

“Strive always to be the best in your calling, whatever it may be, and let … Always Try to do Your Best

Quasars acting as strong gravitational lenses are among the rarest finds in astronomy. Out of … “Machine Learning Discovers Quasars Acting as Lenses”

Our solar system was thought to be moving at about 515,000 mph (828,000 kph) through … “Our solar system is moving 3 times faster than expected”

A black hole is a region of space where gravity is so strong that not even light … “Could black hole shadows reveal new theories of gravity?”

“The days that are past have gone forever, and those that sleep in the womb … Rise Early and Work Towards Your Goals

Three enormous and peculiar radio light rings were discovered far, far outside our own galaxy, … “Citizen scientists help spot massive ring-shaped radio galaxies”