Black HolesMay 28, 2024
A Mystery about the Universe’s First Black Holes May Be Solved at Last
Astrophysicist Priyamvada Natarajan predicted that black holes can form without the help of stars. New observations support her theory
Stories by Zack Savitsky
Zack Savitsky is a freelance science journalist specializing in physics and astronomy.
Particle PhysicsMarch 5, 2024
Can a Magnet Ever Have Only One Pole?
Electron tornadoes that mimic “magnetic monopoles” emerge from specks of rust
AstrophysicsJanuary 3, 2024
Stars Don’t Slow Down with Age like Astronomers Thought
Middle-aged stars hit cruise control, stifling their magnetic fields and resisting the slowdown that scientists expected