An unseen obstacle in the cloud of gas around a supernova remnant 11,000 light years away is making the supernova’s blast waves lopsided, according to two recent studies. Two teams of astrophysicists ...

In new research published in Astronomy & Astrophysics, researchers have figured out how to precisely calculate the forces that affect galaxies in tidal cycles. The next stage is to find galaxies ...

Warfare isn’t always about peer forces meeting face to face and proving who is better. Sometimes, the battle skews heavily in favor of the other force. As Moltke the Elder once stated, “No plan ...

The moon’s dust cloud has baffled scientists for years, with its lopsided shape a particular mystery. A new study published in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Planetssheds light on the cause, ...

The atmosphere of gas planet WASP-107b is a bit lopsided, and that could teach astronomers something new about alien weather. WASP-107b is a strikingly fluffy planet, only about a tenth as dense as ...

Your pregnancy bump might not always sit pretty in the centre. One day it’s tilted right, the next it leans left. Sometimes the shape shifts within minutes, especially after meals, movement, or during ...

Close adult friendships are important to our sense of self. Such friendships are critical to psychological growth and health. Frequently there is one person with whom there is a particularly close ...