Ten years ago, astronomers made an epic discovery with the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory. Cosmology hasn’t been the same since, and it might not stay that way much longer.
Author: DENNIS OVERBYE
Traveling the Cosmos With Carter Emmart, One Last Time
For nearly three decades he has created mesmerizing planetarium shows at the American Museum of Natural History. But other galaxies await.
Scientific Dreams in the Balance
Research breakthroughs are often sagas of passion, curiosity and sacrifice. If Trump’s proposed budget cuts for 2026 are enacted, many such journeys may never get started.
Scientific Dreams in the Balance
Research breakthroughs are often sagas of passion, curiosity and sacrifice. If Trump’s proposed budget cuts for 2026 are enacted, many such journeys may never get started.
A Century of Human Detritus, Visualized
“Technostuff” built in the last 100 years outweighs all the living matter on Earth.
A Solstice of the Soul
For his next trick, your cosmic correspondent for the past quarter-century will (try to) retire.
Barnard’s Star Finally Has a Planet, and Possibly More
For a century, exoplanet hunters have “discovered” planets around a nearby star, only to retract the claims. But the latest find is for real.
Two Black Holes are Giving the Cosmos a Fright
The ghosts of stars are up to their usual mischief.
Astronomers Spot a Black Hole with a Cosmic Wingspan
Astronomers have discovered a black hole emitting energy in jets longer than the width of 140 Milky Way galaxies.
Palomar Observatory Bids Farwell to its Cosmic Restaurant
Palomar Observatory bids farewell to a tradition of napkin rings, cowbells and astronomical table conversation.