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A New ‘Super Earth’ Has Been Discovered Near One of Our Galaxy’s Oldest Stars
A hot, rocky “super Earth,” near one of the oldest stars in the galaxy has taken a team of planet-hunting scientists by surprise.
The planet...
Space Station Captures Footage of Blue Lightning Bursting Toward Space
A weather observatory on the International Space Station has recorded a set of startling interactions between lightning and the different layers of the planet's...
There Are 300 Million Potentially Habitable Planets in the Milky Way, NASA Reports
Since astronomers confirmed the presence of planets beyond our solar system, called exoplanets, humanity has wondered how many could harbor life. Now, we're one...
The Most Active Meteor Shower of the Year is About to Shine Like Christmas Lights in the Sky
From a rare ‘Christmas star’ on winter solstice to the Full Cold Moon just before new year, there are lots of stunning celestial events...
Australia Blows Science’s Collective Mind by Mapping 3 Million Galaxies in 300 Hours
Reprinted with permission from World At Large, a news website of nature, politics, science, health, and travel.
The world-leading CSIRO telescope in Australia has mapped the...
With Every Planet Visible This Week and Leonid Meteor Shower Shooting Fireballs, It’s Time to Get Out the Telescope
For those who like to gaze at the night sky, this week there will be a lively show as the Leonid meteor stream, as...
La Mayor Explosión Desde el “Big Bang” Creó un Agujero Negro, que Según la Ciencia, No Debería Existir
Creando un objeto desconocido previamente, una reciente explosión de una fusión galáctica fue la más grande en la historia del universo desde el Big Bang.
Biggest Bang Since ‘The Big Bang’ Creates a Black Hole Science Says Should Not Exist
Shockwaves through spacetime from the largest intergalactic explosion ever recorded since the Big Bang recently passed our solar system.
In a fraction of a second,...
Glimpse of God? The Hubble Telescope’s 12 Best Photos on the 30th Anniversary of its Launch into Orbit
On the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Hubble space telescope, enjoy our favorite 12 remarkable photos of nebulae and the Universe.
Last Full Moon of the Decade Rises on 12/12 at 12:12 AM – For Lucky East Coasters
In addition to being the last full moon of the decade, this week's moonrise on the east coast of the United States will take place at 12:12AM on 12/12.
This is the First Ever Image of a Black Hole and Scientists Are Calling It a ‘Dream Come True’
For the first time ever, scientists have managed to capture an image of a supermassive black hole – and the results are breathtaking.
Cosmic Telescope Finally Captures Light From the Dawn of Time
The brightest object in the universe is emitting light from close to the beginning of time – which is roughly 12.8 billion light years away.
Scientists Capture First Ever Confirmed Image of a Planet Being Born
After ten years of building a special astrological machine, researchers have finally captured a picture of the birth of a planet – and it is breathtaking.
You Can Actually Do Something Good With Those Eclipse Glasses Instead of Throwing Them Away
Now that you have enjoyed the magic of the solar eclipse, you can ensure that other less fortunate children can have the same opportunity.
Astronomers...
Telescopes Find Clues For How Giant Black Holes Formed So Quickly
Using data from NASA’s Great Observatories, astronomers have found the best evidence yet for cosmic seeds in the early universe that should grow into...
Ten-Year-old Canadian Girl Discovers Supernova
For amateur astronomers, discovering a supernova is a significant and rare feat. For a 10-year-old amateur to do it — well, that’s astronomical.
Kathryn Aurora...
International Year of Astronomy Kicks Off, Bringing the Universe Down to Earth
A large cluster of astronomers were sighted in Paris last week at the official launch of the International Year of Astronomy. Planned to coincide...