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Cannibal stars at the heart of the Milky Way stay young in a gruesome way
By Robert Lea published
To remain youthful in a cosmic demolition derby around supermassive black hole Sagittarius A*, some cannibalistic stars gruesomely bathe in outer layers of their stellar victims.
Ambitious new dark matter-hunting experiment delivers 1st results
By Robert Lea published
The new BREAD experiment, which was designed to search the cosmos for mysterious dark matter, has returned its first results.
Largest 3D map of our universe could hint that dark energy evolves with time
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
Our leading model of the universe assumes dark energy to be constant across the universe and throughout time. Emerging evidence suggests that may not be the case.
NASA's Curiosity Mars rover begins exploring possible dried-up Red Planet river
By Rahul Rao published
NASA's Curiosity rover is now exploring a possible ancient river on Mars named Gediz Vallis.
The world's largest digital camera is ready to investigate the dark universe
By Robert Lea published
The 3,200-megapixel LSST camera, build for the Vera C. Rubin Observatory, is completed. It will create "the greatest movie of all time" to crack the mystery of dark energy.
Thousands of strange white rocks found on Mars. Will they ever be brought to Earth?
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
Scientists are puzzled by thousands of white rocks scattered across the Jezero Crater on Mars.
Solar eclipse sights might vary on the edge of totality: report
By Elizabeth Howell published
Do you live near the edge of where the solar eclipse passes? You might want to dive further into the shadow of totality to make sure you don't miss it, a new report suggests.
Chinese space junk falls to Earth over Southern California, creating spectacular fireball (photos, video)
By Mike Wall published
A big piece of Chinese space junk fell to Earth over Southern California early Tuesday morning (April 2), putting on quite a show for observers in the Golden State.
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