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Nearly 50% in US Believe in Medical Conspiracy TheoriesAbout half of Americans agree with at least one medical conspiracy theory, a new study suggests.
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One of the most extreme black hole collisions in the universe just proved Einstein rightA monster merger between two black holes sent ripples through time and space, and may prove Einstein right about a gravitational phenomenon called precession.
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'Cataclysmic' 50-minute orbit between two stars is the fastest ever recordedAstronomers have discovered a rare binary star system with an orbital period of just 51 minutes – a blazing new record.
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The full Hunter's Moon could outshine a 'dragon' meteor shower on Oct. 9October’s full moon, also called the Hunter’s Moon, rises Oct. 9. Here’s how to watch, and the story behind its name.
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A 'galactic underworld' of ancient, blown-up stars lurks just beneath the Milky Way's surfaceWhere are all the galaxy's dead stars hiding? New research draws the map.
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Could an asteroid destroy Earth?When large asteroids hit the Earth, they trigger mass extinctions and climate chaos. But could an asteroid destroy the planet entirely?
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Astronomers discover secret star at the center of gorgeous Cat's Eye NebulaAstronomers modeled the stunning Cat's Eye Nebula in 3D, revealing the mysterious planetary nebula's history for the first time.
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The Milky Way is 'rippling' like a pond, and scientists may finally know whyNew research suggests that a strange 'ripple' is causing the Milky Way's stars to vibrate out of step, and an ancient collision with Sagittarius may be to blame.
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China discovers rare lunar crystal and nuclear power source on near side of the moonChinese researchers have discovered a brand new type of crystal in a sample of moon rocks, as well as a source of helium-3 — a potential fuel for nuclear fusion reactors.
