The task of gently transporting a microscopic particle from one point to another along a winding path, and then bringing it back using nothing more than a single, compact chip is a challenge we set ...

Macquarie University engineers are helping one of the world's most powerful telescopes view the universe more clearly, after reaching a major milestone that will see an upgrade to the Gemini North ...

The Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT) is one of the largest telescopes ever imagined. Yet, after years of work and more than a ...

The Goode Solar Telescope at Big Bear Solar Observatory has captured stunning views of the sun using its new coronal adaptive optics system called Cona. Credit: Space.com | footage courtesy: Schmidt ...

PHOENIX — In June of 2025, we were greeted with a set of space images so special that one scientist even deemed them worthy of the title "astro-cinematography." Indeed, they were unbelievable, dotted ...

TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) - The University of Arizona is set to make significant strides in space exploration by developing two key instruments for the Lazuli space telescope. This initiative will enhance ...

Astronomers will receive alerts about celestial events within minutes of detection. Astronomers will receive alerts about celestial events within minutes of detection. is the Verge’s weekend editor.

Alfredo has a PhD in Astrophysics and a Master's in Quantum Fields and Fundamental Forces from Imperial College London. Alfredo has a PhD in Astrophysics and a Master's in Quantum Fields and ...

The first batch of alerts from the Vera Rubin Observatory drew attention to new asteroids, supernovae, and active galactic nuclei. Reading time 3 minutes The Vera C. Rubin Observatory spent the night ...

Wake up, astronomers—the universe is calling. The astronomical observatory equipped with world’s largest camera hit a key milestone on February 24, when a complex data-processing system pushed ...