Data Analysis

Astronomers have uncovered an extraordinary celestial phenomenon: a deep-space object that emits powerful pulses of both radio waves and X-rays for two minutes, then falls silent for 42 minutes, before repeating the cycle. Dubbed ASKAP J1832-0911, this mysterious “long-period radio transient” (LPT) challenges existing theories about the nature of dead stars and the extremes of stellar magnetism.

A groundbreaking new 3D map of the universe is challenging our current understanding of cosmic forces. Developed from data collected by the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) at the Mayall Telescope in Arizona, this map—detailing information on more than 14 million galaxies—offers scientists an unprecedented view of the cosmos. The latest observations suggest that dark energy, the mysterious force believed to drive the accelerated expansion of the universe, may be weakening over time, a finding that could upend the long-held Lambda-CDM model of cosmology.

The European Space Agency’s (ESA) Euclid mission is delivering on its promise to revolutionize our understanding of the cosmos. In a groundbreaking first major release of observations, the telescope has captured images of 26 million galaxies spanning over 10 billion years of cosmic history. This treasure trove of data has allowed researchers to compile a detailed catalogue of 380,000 galaxies, unveiling an astonishing array of galactic structures and interactions. From galaxies caught in the act of merging to those distorted by gravitational forces, the images present an unparalleled window into the evolution and composition of the universe.

An international team of researchers has explored how multi-omics—the integration of molecular data across different biological layers—can enhance our understanding of the way genetic and environmental factors interact to influence chronic diseases.