Black widow binary stars consist of a neutron star consuming a nearby companion star. Find out how scientists used a new technique to find one of these rare systems, and why their discovery has two other unique characteristics.
Tag: Black Holes
Quasar Discovery Challenges Black Hole Theories
A quasar discovery suggests that stars existed much earlier than scientists thought. Find out why this challenges our understanding of black hole formation. (5:00 min read)
Habitable Planets Orbiting Black Holes
Habitable planets orbiting a black hole are the setting for the Christoper Nolan film "Interstellar." Find out what scientists found when they considered the possibility in real life. (4:30 min read)
Three Black Holes Colliding in Galaxy’s Core
Three black holes were discovered in the core of the nearby galaxy NGC 6240 by scientists at the University of Gottingen. Find out how they did it, and what it means for our understanding of the story of our universe. (3:30 min read)
Dark Matter: Is That What’s at the Centre of the Milky Way?
Dark Matter has been detected at the centre of the Milky Way galaxy. Or has it? Catch up on the debate and find out why it matters in the story of the universe. (4:00 min read)
Is Planet X a Black Hole?
Scientists have been proposing a new "Planet X" in our solar system. Now two scientists suggest that it's a black hole. Find out why.
Dark Energy Mystery Solved by Fixing the Math?
Does correcting an error in the way cosmologists applied Einstein's equations solve the mystery we call Dark Energy?
The Latest Thing! Tabletop Black Holes
Learn how scientists are using holographic technology to create desktop models of black holes for study.
Cosmic Collision Makes Waves
Scienctists have detected the gravitation waves from the collision between a neutron star and a black hole. Find out more about what this tells us about our place the universe.
Cosmic Collision Makes Gravitation Waves
Scienctists have detected the gravitation waves from the collision between a neutron star and a black hole. Find out more about what this tells us about our place the universe.