Astrophysics Archives

Should You Be Worried About a Tiny Black Hole Hitting Your Body? - Gizmodo

The Physics of Fear: What Happens If a Primordial Black Hole Hits Your Body?

Vanderbilt physicist Robert Scherrer calculated the effects of a tiny primordial black hole hitting a human body. Learn the catastrophic, yet infinitesimally rare, consequences.

Professor Says Mysterious Interstellar Object May Be Releasing Sentinels Around Jupiter - Yahoo

Professor Suggests Interstellar Object 3I/ATLAS May Be Releasing Probes Near Jupiter

A professor suggests interstellar object 3I/ATLAS, passing Earth at 170 million miles in 2025, may be releasing ‘sentinel’ probes near Jupiter. Read the facts and the scientific debate.

IXPE Telescope Captures First Detailed Look at a ‘Vampire Star’ Feeding

Scientists used NASA’s IXPE telescope to get the first geometric view of a white dwarf feeding on its companion, revealing magnetic field structures. Read the full analysis.

The Remarkable Large-Scale Structure of Anti-Tail and Tail Jets from 3I/ATLAS - Avi Loeb – Medium

Avi Loeb Details Remarkable Structure of Interstellar Object 3I/ATLAS Jets

Astrophysicist Avi Loeb reports on the complex tail and anti-tail structure of interstellar object 3I/ATLAS, observed in November 2025. Read the full analysis.

Do Interstellar Objects Pose A Threat To Earth? - Universe Today

Interstellar Objects: Assessing the Unique High-Velocity Threat to Earth

Do interstellar objects like ‘Oumuamua pose a threat to Earth? We analyze the unique high-velocity risk and the role of new telescopes in detection.

A Complex Jet Structure Emanates from 3I/ATLAS After Perihelion - Avi Loeb – Medium

Interstellar Object 3I/ATLAS Reveals Complex Jet Structure Post-Perihelion

Interstellar object 3I/ATLAS was observed with a complex jet structure post-perihelion on November 8, 2025. Learn the scientific implications of this unusual activity.

Rare ‘Second-Generation’ Black Holes Detected, Validating Einstein’s Theory of Hierarchical Mergers

Physicists detect two pairs of merging black holes, confirming the existence of rare ‘second-generation’ black holes and validating the theory of hierarchical mergers. Full analysis of the LVK findings.

Giant Radio Map Reveals Our Milky Way in a Whole New Light - ScienceAlert

Astronomers Unveil Giant Radio Map of Milky Way, Revealing Hidden Galactic Structures

A new, high-resolution radio map of the Milky Way reveals hundreds of hidden magnetic filaments and structures, changing our view of galactic dynamics. Learn about the MeerKAT telescope’s groundbreaking findings.

Is Comet 3I/ATLAS an alien ship? Harvard professor thinks it could be - Austin American-Statesman

Comet 3I/ATLAS: Harvard Professor Suggests Interstellar Object Could Be Artificial

Explore the facts about interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS, observed by Hubble in 2025, and the controversial hypothesis by a Harvard professor suggesting an artificial origin.

The Coronal Heating Mystery Solved: Nanoflares Confirmed as the Sun’s Thermostat

Scientists confirm nanoflares—tiny magnetic explosions—are responsible for heating the Sun’s corona to millions of degrees, solving a decades-old paradox. Read the full analysis.

A Q & A on 3I/ATLAS at Perihelion - Avi Loeb – Medium

Avi Loeb’s Analysis of Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS at Perihelion

Professor Avi Loeb breaks down the observations and significance of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS during its perihelion passage, comparing it to ‘Oumuamua. Full expert analysis.

JWST Creates First 3D Map of Exoplanet WASP-18b, Revealing Water-Ripping Heat

The James Webb Space Telescope produced the first 3D map of exoplanet WASP-18b, revealing extreme 5,000°F heat that rips apart water. Read the full analysis of the breakthrough methodology.