Astronomers have spotted an extraordinarily long-lived cosmic explosion lasting more than seven hours, breaking the record as the longest known gamma-ray burst. The event, known as GRB 250702B, took ...

New research shows that light’s magnetic field is far more influential than scientists once believed. The team found that this magnetic component significantly affects how light rotates as it passes ...

This Christmas, astronomers are highlighting a spectacular region of space that looks remarkably like a glowing holiday tree.

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