Radio astronomy opened up the universe for scientists. They could map new elements across galaxies and also search for ...

As humans began to explore outer space in the latter half of the 20th century, radio waves proved a powerful tool. Scientists ...

Astronomers have created the most detailed low-frequency map of the Milky Way, revealing otherwise hidden stars and ...

China has completed the world’s largest radio telescope, known as FAST — but its true purpose goes beyond size. In this video, we explore how the FAST telescope works, what it's listening for, and why ...

It's a reminder of why preserving pristine night skies remains essential for both astronomy and human wonder.

Researchers are using black hole “shadow” images to test whether Einstein’s relativity remains unshakable. With next-generation telescopes, they hope to spot telltale signs of alternative physics ...

Centuries before anyone pointed a telescope at the sky, Isaac Newton figured out how gravity works. He showed that any object ...

An unusual double-ring structure spotted in space with the help of citizen scientists has turned out to be a cosmic rarity. The celestial anomaly, captured by a radio telescope, is an odd radio circle ...

Scientists have been searching for radio signals from hypothetical alien civilizations using radio telescopes for decades.

Is there anything more dramatic than an exploding star? More than just extraordinarily bright, energetic events that can ...

Vince Gilligan's new TV series begins with scientists monitoring a radio telescope and discovering something new. What follows is a unpredictable show that takes on some of life's biggest questions.