When we observe distant celestial objects, there is a possible catch: Is that star I am observing really as reddish as it ...

Astronomers rely on clear observations to study celestial objects, but cosmic dust alters what we see, making stars appear ...

Published as a cover story in Science on Friday, this cosmic atlas solves a decade-old challenge in astronomy by revealing ...

Researchers have revealed the first three-dimensional (3D) map of the properties of interstellar dust in the Milky Way Galaxy ...

Astronomers have constructed the first detailed 3D map of the properties of cosmic dust in our home galaxy. For their map, the astronomers used 130 million spectra from ESA's Gaia mission, results ...

As the solar system moved through this dust-rich region, Earth may have received an increased influx of interstellar particles.

Astronomers have developed the first three-dimensional (3D) map detailing the properties of interstellar dust in the Milky ...

Previous efforts to map the galaxy's dust were challenged by limited data, but the Gaia mission has provided a treasure trove ...

Cosmic speed limits can be a major inconvenience but they've rarely stopped science fiction in its tracks.

A NASA telescope was launched into space from California on Tuesday for a mission to explore the origins of the universe and ...

Published as a cover story in Science on Friday, this cosmic atlas solves a decade-old challenge in astronomy by revealing ...