Articles for tag: BlackHoles, CosmicMerge, DeepSpace, GalaxyCollision, SpaceScience

two spiral galaxy like objects in a dark sky

What Happens When Two Galaxies Collide and Merge Into One?

Suhail Ahmed

The universe isn’t quiet; it rumbles in slow motion. When two galaxies drift close, gravity turns a gentle approach into an epic, multi‑billion‑year embrace. Astronomers have watched this drama unfold in snapshots – arcs of starlight, shredded gas, and ghostly streams that look like ripples frozen in time. The mystery is simple to ask and ...

Capture of the NGC 1672 spiral galaxy showcasing its majestic spiral arms and bright core.

Scientists Just Predicted the Universe’s Death And It’s Much Sooner Than You Think

Jan Otte

For centuries, humans have been trying to figure out the ultimate destiny of the universe, will it collapse, freeze, or disappear into nothingness? Today, a new study indicates the universe’s end date could come much sooner than anyone ever thought. Picking up on the groundbreaking ideas of Stephen Hawking, astrophysicists estimate that the final traces ...