The Astronomical Journal

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition 09 Nov 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Chinese Astronomers Flag Rare Radio Signal From Distant Star System, But Earth Interference Remains the Leading Explanation

Chinese researchers have reported the detection of an unusual radio signal from the K2-155 star system, about 238 light-years from Earth, reviving interest in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence. Early analysis suggests the signal is more likely to be terrestrial interference than evidence of alien technology, underscoring how difficult it remains to separate cosmic anomalies from human-made noise.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition23 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

James Webb Spots Metal-Rich Gas Near the Milky Way’s Black Hole, Reframing Galactic Chemistry

The James Webb Space Telescope has identified unexpectedly metal-rich gas near Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way, according to a study reported in recent science coverage. The finding suggests the Galactic Center may be chemically more complex than previously understood, with implications for how stars form, evolve, and recycle material in extreme environments.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition14 Oct 2026, 12:20 AM IST

Global Timekeepers Move to End Leap Seconds as Digital Systems Outgrow Astronomical Time

The world’s metrologists are weighing a historic change to civil time: ending the leap second, the occasional one-second adjustment used to keep clocks aligned with Earth’s uneven rotation. Supporters say modern digital infrastructure, from satellite navigation to financial networks, has made the correction increasingly disruptive and unnecessary, while critics warn that severing the link between atomic time and the planet’s motion could create long-term complications.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition01 Nov 2026, 02:00 PM IST

New Map of ‘Empty’ Space Recasts the Galaxy as Dynamic, Not Tranquil

A new astronomical map of so-called empty space is challenging the long-held view that the Milky Way’s interstellar environment is relatively calm and uniform. The findings suggest that the galaxy’s diffuse regions are shaped by far more turbulence, structure and energetic activity than previously assumed, with implications for how stars form, how matter moves through space and how astronomers model the cosmic environment around us.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition01 Nov 2026, 08:00 AM IST

New Map of ‘Empty’ Space Recasts the Galaxy as a Turbulent System

A new astronomical map of so-called empty space is challenging the long-held view of the Milky Way as a relatively calm environment between stars. The findings suggest that the galaxy’s low-density regions are more structured, dynamic and influential than previously assumed, with implications for how scientists model star formation, cosmic rays and the movement of matter across the galaxy.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition31 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

New Map of ‘Empty’ Space Upends the Galaxy’s Quiet Image

A new astronomical map of the Milky Way’s low-density regions is challenging the long-held notion that the galaxy’s vast “empty” spaces are calm and inert. The findings suggest that these apparently vacant zones are shaped by powerful flows, magnetic forces, and recycled matter, with implications for how stars form, how gas moves through the galaxy, and how astronomers model the interstellar medium.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning16 Oct 2026, 06:24 AM IST

AI-Assisted Amateur Astronomer Spots Possible Hidden Exoplanet in NASA Data

An amateur astronomer using Claude and other AI tools has identified a promising exoplanet candidate buried in archival NASA observations, adding a new twist to how machine learning is reshaping scientific discovery. The finding is not yet confirmed, but it underscores how generative AI is increasingly being used to sift through vast astronomical datasets that have outgrown traditional manual analysis.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition12 Oct 2026, 04:25 PM IST

Milky Way Over Atacama Telescopes Highlights the Climate Stakes of Dark-Sky Science

A striking image of the Milky Way arching over telescopes in Chile’s Atacama Desert underscores how some of the world’s most advanced astronomical facilities depend on one of Earth’s most fragile environments. Beyond its visual appeal, the scene points to a broader clean-energy and climate-transition challenge: protecting low-light, low-disturbance regions that enable both frontier science and sustainable infrastructure planning.

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