This stunning Orion Nebula photo will make you want to grab a telescope this week

A recent study has identified a unique white dwarf star, RXJ0528+2838, which is producing a rainbow-like shockwave as it travels through the Milky Way, while simultaneously disrupting its companion star. This phenomenon is described as a rare and astonishing occurrence in the field of astrophysics.

Newly discovered stars in the small galaxy Sextans A are forming without some of the typical ingredients, prompting scientists to reconsider theories about star formation and the evolution of the early universe. This finding challenges existing models that rely on conventional elements for star creation.

Global temperatures experienced a dip in 2025, yet scientists caution that more heat records are anticipated in the future. This follows a trend where the last three years have been the hottest on record, driven by ongoing carbon emissions from human activities.

In 2025, extreme weather events have significantly impacted various regions globally, with the Palisades Fire raging along the Pacific Coast Highway in January, contributing to the alarming trend of climate change. Last year was recorded as the third hottest year on Earth, highlighting the urgent need for action against climate-related disasters.

Global temperatures dipped in 2025, but the last three years have been the hottest on record, with global warming surpassing 1.5 degrees Celsius, indicating that Earth is on track to breach the Paris climate agreement by the end of the decade.

New research indicates that the x-ray emissions from Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way, have undergone significant changes over the past few hundred years, suggesting it may have once been 10,000 times brighter than it is today.

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) recently observed a stunning phenomenon, capturing images of Earth's airglow and a nearby dwarf galaxy, showcasing the beauty of the cosmos from their unique vantage point. This event highlights the ongoing scientific exploration and observation capabilities of the ISS.