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Astronomers have discovered a powerful magnetic “engine” inside the blazar PKS 1424+240, known as the “Eye of Sauron.” Using 15 years of radio data, they revealed a toroidal magnetic field driving extreme particle acceleration, linking the blazar to cosmic rays, neutrinos, and gamma-ray emissions.
On August 23, skywatchers will witness a rare Black Moon, when a second new moon occurs in a single month. Rising with the sun, it won’t be visible but will darken the night sky, offering stargazers clearer views of stars, constellations, and the Milky Way.
Scientists using the James Webb Space Telescope have discovered a tiny new moon orbiting Uranus, expanding the planet’s known satellite family. The faint object, spotted during deep-space observations, highlights JWST’s ability to detect distant celestial bodies and offers new insights into Uranus’ complex system.
Astronomers have discovered a rare, Jupiter-sized planet near the edge of the Milky Way using gravitational microlensing—a phenomenon predicted by Einstein’s theory of general relativity. This groundbreaking find, located 26,000 light-years away, reveals how space-time warping helps detect distant celestial bodies invisible through traditional observation methods.
A WHO scientific panel leans toward a natural origin of the COVID-19 virus but criticizes the lack of crucial evidence from China. The group highlights data gaps, particularly early case information and wildlife trade details, which hinder definitive conclusions and stress the need for greater transparency in future investigations.
