A river of hydrogen gas is flowing outward from the Large and Small Magellanic Clouds, two dwarf galaxies located in the outskirts of the Milky Way. Astronomers have been confounded by the contents of this river, referred to as the Magellanic Stream, for many years. However, a team of researchers has, for the first time, …
Utah scientists have found a rare cosmic ray thought to have originated beyond the Milky Way. The particle has been named the “Amaterasu particle” in reference to the Japanese sun goddess. The source of the particle has been described as a “mystery” by a spokesperson from the Telescope Array. Researchers from the University of Utah …
Get the latest in scientific discoveries and news from our Wonder Theory science newsletter.Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. An intriguing discovery in the far reaches of the universe has astronomers buzzing. The galaxy ceers-2112, which bears a striking resemblance to our very own Milky Way, is challenging established …