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Impossibly powerful 'ghost particle' that hit Earth may have come from an exploding black hole
By Harry Baker published
A supercharged neutrino that smashed into our planet in 2023 may have been spit out by an exploding primordial black hole with a "dark charge." If true, this theory could lead to a definitive catalog of all subatomic particles and unveil the elusive identity of dark matter.

Dramatic death of Comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) caught on camera — Space photo of the week
By Jamie Carter published
The Gemini North telescope snapped a spectacular view of Comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) breaking apart as it emerged from the other side of the sun in October.

'Invisible scaffolding of the universe' revealed in ambitious new James Webb telescope images
By Joanna Thompson published
A team of researchers using the James Webb Space Telescope has produced the most detailed map of dark matter to date.

Every major galaxy is speeding away from us, except one — and we finally know why
By Ivan Farkas published
A vast, flat sheet of dark matter may solve the long-standing mystery of why our neighboring galaxy Andromeda is speeding toward us while our other neighbors are moving away from us.

Star-killing black hole is one of the most energetic objects in the universe
By Elizabeth Howell published
Scientists say a jet from a previously studied supermassive black hole has grown brighter, becoming one of the most energetic events in the universe.

Martian meteorite that fell to Earth is full of ancient water, new scans reveal
By Harry Baker published
A new study has revealed that the iconic Black Beauty meteorite contains much more hidden water than previously suspected. The rock, which fell to Earth from Mars, could reveal clues about the Red Planet's watery past.

The US will see a rare 'blood moon' eclipse before sunrise this March: Where and when to look
By Jamie Carter published
A rare total lunar eclipse will be visible from most of the United States on March 3. Here's where and when to look.

Life-friendly molecules are leaking out of Jupiter's giant moon Europa
By Elizabeth Howell published
A new finding of ammonia on the icy surface of Jupiter's moon Europa could have important implications for the search for extraterrestrial life.

'Behemoth star,' previously thought to be dying, is 'rising from the ashes' like a phoenix
By Harry Baker published
A new study suggests that the red supergiant WOH G64, also known as the "behemoth star," has not transitioned into a yellow hypergiant as previous research suggested. This means it is now unlikely to imminently explode in a colossal supernova.
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