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Black holes: Facts about the darkest objects in the universe
By Adam Mann published
Discover interesting facts about what black holes are, how they form and what would happen if you fell into one.

Scientists discover most powerful particle collider in the universe
By Paul Sutter published
Scientists may have discovered the most powerful particle colliders in the universe — and they're strewn throughout our galaxy just waiting to blow.

Space photo of the week: Violent galaxies seen 'jousting' near the dawn of time
By Jamie Carter published
The new image shows one galaxy piercing another with intense quasar radiation. Astronomers likened the violent galaxy collision to a medieval joust.

Aliens: Facts about extraterrestrial life and how scientists are looking for it
By Stephanie Pappas published
Discover interesting facts about where alien life forms are likely to exist, and what they look like.

James Webb telescope discovers frozen water around alien star
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
The discovery of water ice around a distant star is allowing scientists to study how the key ingredient for life is delivered to young planets beyond our solar system.

When will the universe die?
By Sarah Wells published
The universe has been expanding for 13.8 billion years, but this may not go on forever. According to some theories, we may be accelerating toward a cataclysmic end.
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