New research: There could be 36 alien civilizations in our galaxy

Crowded Galaxy

According to a new study published today in The Astrophysical Journal, there could be more than 30 intelligent alien civilizations hiding in our galaxy.

New Research: There Could Be 36 Alien Civilizations in Our Galaxy

They say there "should be around 36 active civilizations in our Galaxy."

The team combine data from the observatory's 64 antennas into the equivalent of an eight kilometer wide dish.

Astronomers solve "X-galaxy" mystery with powerful new telescope

X Gonna Give It to Ya

A team of astronomers claim they have solved the mystery behind why some highly active galaxies have four jets of radio waves, forming an X.

Astronomers Solve “X-Galaxy” Mystery With Powerful New Telescope

These radio wave jets can extend millions of light-years into space.

"It looks as though the stars are being kicked out from the center."

Astronomers: Our galaxy is belligerently flinging stars into space

This Star Empty

Advanced simulations suggest that supernovae in the center of the Milky Way galaxy are shooting nearby stars all the way to its outer reaches.

Astronomers: Our Galaxy Is Belligerently Flinging Stars Into Space

Social distancing at a galactic scale.

The warped galactic disc of the Milky Way wobbles like a spinning top

It's a mystery that's been puzzling astronomers for years.

Something is wrong with our galaxy. We might now know why.

Wanna Feel Small in the Universe?

According to a new study using data collected by the ESA, the Milky Way is being warped as it's slowly colliding with a smaller neighboring galaxy.

Astronomers: Something Is Warping Our Entire Galaxy

Let's just say it involves an imminent galactic collision.

The LMC is holding itself together, but it won't be able to forever.

Intense stellar activity is ripping apart a nearby galaxy

Cosmic Indigestion

Intense cosmic rays given off by short-lived stars are bombarding a nearby galaxy, the Large Magellanic Cloud, from within.

Intense Stellar Activity Is Ripping Apart a Nearby Galaxy

A huge burst of cosmic rays threatens the Large Magellanic Cloud.

They have a mind-boggling radius of 30,000 light-years.

Strange "cocoons" surround these young galaxies

Wrapped Up

Newly discovered "cocoons" of gaseous carbon around young galaxies could help solve the mystery of how the element spread throughout the universe.

Strange “Cocoons” Surround These Young Galaxies

"We are witnessing... the earliest environmental pollution in the Universe."

Formation of a single massive galaxy through time in the TNG50 cosmic simulation

Creating this simulation took a supercomputer over a year.

Watch a galaxy form over more than 13 billion years

Come Together

Scientists used a powerful supercomputer to create a new simulation that lets you see a galaxy form over the course of 13.8 billion years.

Watch a Galaxy Form Over More Than 13 Billion Years

Scientists had to speed the simulation up just a little bit.

It fills a "missing link" in our understanding of the universe.

Astronomers find evidence of a "monster galaxy" like no other

Missing Link

A newly discovered monster galaxy fills a gap in astronomers' understanding of galactic formation soon after the birth of the universe.

Astronomers Find Evidence of A “Monster Galaxy” Like No Other

They're comparing the discovery to spotting a Yeti's footprints.

Our ravenous galaxy keeps stealing smaller galaxies

Snatched Up

At least six of the smaller galaxies orbiting the Milky Way were stolen from one of its other satellites, according to new research.

Our Ravenous Galaxy Keeps Stealing Smaller Galaxies

At least six of the Milky Way's satellites used to belong to another galaxy.

Astronomers discover an entire population of ancient galaxies

We See You

Astronomers have discovered 39 massive ancient galaxies — and they could inform our understanding of everything from black holes to dark matter.

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