Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array

Discovery of youngest known exoplanet Elias 2-24 b

3 clusters · 28 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Astronomers study planetary evolution and rapid planet formation

Astronomers have confirmed the discovery of Elias 2-24 b, a Jupiter-mass exoplanet located approximately 450 light-years from Earth. Estimated to be less than one million years old, it is considered the youngest exoplane

Rare snowfall and environmental concerns in Atacama Desert

5 clusters · 54 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Atacama Desert blooms following exceptional El Niño rainfall

In August 2026, the Atacama Desert in northern Chile experienced rare and extensive snowfall. NASA satellite imagery captured two distinct episodes: one around August 6 that altered the Chajnantor Plateau, and a second o

Supermassive black hole formation and galactic influence

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Supermassive black holes drive galaxy evolution and early formation

Recent astrophysical research has provided new insights into the formation and evolutionary influence of supermassive black holes. Initial findings suggest these cosmic giants may have originated more than 13.64 billion

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS chemical and radio analysis

4 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS reveals formation in extreme cold

Astronomers studying the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, the third confirmed interstellar object detected, have identified chemical signatures suggesting it originated in an extremely cold environment. Initial observations