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Gory simulation reconstructs the violent clash between a monster black hole and a doomed star
By Robert Lea published
A new cosmic crime scene reconstruction tells the full story of a star ripped apart by a ravenous black hole, revealing a previously unknown aspect of these tidal disruption events.
Elon Musk's Starship 'almost made it to orbit' before violently exploding, Musk claims at SpaceX meeting
By Mike Wall published
SpaceX's 2nd Starship test flight exploded 8 minutes after liftoff, but Elon Musk says it could have been very different if the craft was carrying a payload.
These eclipse-themed places will experience totality on April 8, 2024
By Jamie Carter published
Experience the April 8 total solar eclipse from Eclipse Island, Corona, Moon Island, or one of these other eclipse-themed locations.
5 Earth-like worlds may lurk in the outer reaches of the solar system, simulations suggest
By Deepa Jain published
The young sun may have captured several Mars- or Mercury-size exoplanets that now orbit in the outer reaches of the solar system, but identifying them will be extremely challenging.
Tiny black holes from the dawn of time may be altering our planet's orbit, new study suggests
By Deepa Jain published
A study suggests primordial black holes may make planets and moons near us wobble. If measured experimentally, this will provide the first concrete proof such objects exist.
Which animals will be the first to live on the moon and Mars?
By Donavyn Coffey published
Spaceborne animals could help humans survive on the moon or Mars. But which creatures would be the best for astronauts?
Hubble tracks farthest and most powerful fast radio burst back to 'blob' of 7 galaxies
By Robert Lea published
The most powerful and distant fast radio burst ever seen has been tracked to a "blob" of galaxies that existed when the universe was less than half its current age.
Einstein Probe, with unique 'lobster eye,' deploys to unravel the mysteries of black holes, colliding neutron stars and supernovas
By Robert Lea published
The Einstein Probe has left Earth to survey the cosmos for X-ray signals from feeding black holes, colliding neutron stars and exploding stars.
NASA's historic Artemis mission to land the 1st woman on the moon delayed until 2026
By Sascha Pare published
NASA has announced it is pushing back its flagship Artemis II expedition to September 2025 and its Artemis III moon-landing mission to September 2026 after testing uncovered safety issues.
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