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New Supermassive Black Hole Weighs 30 Billion Times Our Sun

A black disk and its lens is overimposed to a starry portion of the milky way is

New Supermassive Black Hole Weighs 30 Billion Times Our Sun

A black disk and its lens is overimposed to a starry portion of the milky way is

New Supermassive Black Hole Weighs 30 Billion Times Our Sun

This is one of the most massive black holes ever discovered.

Mar 28 2023

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Brightest Cosmic Explosion Humanity Has Ever Seen Was Seventy Times Previous Record

The afterglow of the brightest explosion ever seen can barely be seen among thousands of stars and galaxies in this image

Brightest Cosmic Explosion Humanity Has Ever Seen Was Seventy Times Previous Record

Mar 29 2023

This Brand New "Einstein" Tile Can Do Something No Other Shape Can Do

A tiling of the hat einstein

This Brand New "Einstein" Tile Can Do Something No Other Shape Can Do

Mar 28 2023

Latest Space and Physics Stories

A Neutron Star Collapsing Into A Black Hole Might Have Released A Fast Radio Burst

light blue waves are seen extending in a plane from a distant point toward the viewer,

A Neutron Star Collapsing Into A Black Hole Might Have Released A Fast Radio Burst

light blue waves are seen extending in a plane from a distant point toward the viewer,

A Neutron Star Collapsing Into A Black Hole Might Have Released A Fast Radio Burst

Mar 28 2023

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A New, Massive Hole In The Sun’s Atmosphere Is Pointing At Earth

A picture of the Sun in extreme ultraviolet

A New, Massive Hole In The Sun’s Atmosphere Is Pointing At Earth

A picture of the Sun in extreme ultraviolet

A New, Massive Hole In The Sun’s Atmosphere Is Pointing At Earth

Mar 28 2023

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These Are The Only Photos Ever Taken Of The Surface Of Venus

Volcanic terrain looking like large irregular slabs with a yellowy hue

These Are The Only Photos Ever Taken Of The Surface Of Venus

Volcanic terrain looking like large irregular slabs with a yellowy hue

These Are The Only Photos Ever Taken Of The Surface Of Venus

Mar 28 2023

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JWST Dashes Any Hopes Of TRAPPIST-1b Being Potentially Habitable

Hopes for an atmosphere around the innermost planet in the TRAPPIST-1b system have been dashed.

JWST Dashes Any Hopes Of TRAPPIST-1b Being Potentially Habitable

Hopes for an atmosphere around the innermost planet in the TRAPPIST-1b system have been dashed.

JWST Dashes Any Hopes Of TRAPPIST-1b Being Potentially Habitable

Mar 27 2023

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New Water Reservoir On The Moon Discovered In Beads Of Impact Glass

A photograph of the half Moon

New Water Reservoir On The Moon Discovered In Beads Of Impact Glass

A photograph of the half Moon

New Water Reservoir On The Moon Discovered In Beads Of Impact Glass

Mar 27 2023

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The Periodic Table Has Been Sonified And Every Element Sounds Unique

Walker Smith with four elements' spectra, which he has now converted to sound.

The Periodic Table Has Been Sonified And Every Element Sounds Unique

Walker Smith with four elements' spectra, which he has now converted to sound.

The Periodic Table Has Been Sonified And Every Element Sounds Unique

Mar 27 2023

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Space-Time Crystals Have Been Caught On Camera Doing Their Thing

Abstract background of crystal and colors, time space.

Space-Time Crystals Have Been Caught On Camera Doing Their Thing

Abstract background of crystal and colors, time space.

Space-Time Crystals Have Been Caught On Camera Doing Their Thing

Mar 24 2023

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Earth Just Got Hit By The Strongest Geomagnetic Storm In 6 Years

A snapshot of the aurora forecast for tonight showing intense probability of seeing it across canada and the northern united states overlayed on an image of the northern lights.

Earth Just Got Hit By The Strongest Geomagnetic Storm In 6 Years

A snapshot of the aurora forecast for tonight showing intense probability of seeing it across canada and the northern united states overlayed on an image of the northern lights.

Space and Physics

Earth Just Got Hit By The Strongest Geomagnetic Storm In 6 Years

Mar 24 2023

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With 16 Sunsets A Day, How Do Muslim Astronauts Observe Ramadan In Space?

Astronaut Sultan Alneyadi from the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre, SpaceX Crew-6 Mission Specialist, is pictured in his pressure suit during a crew equipment integration test at SpaceX headquarters in Hawthorne, California.

With 16 Sunsets A Day, How Do Muslim Astronauts Observe Ramadan In Space?

Astronaut Sultan Alneyadi from the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre, SpaceX Crew-6 Mission Specialist, is pictured in his pressure suit during a crew equipment integration test at SpaceX headquarters in Hawthorne, California.

Space and Physics

With 16 Sunsets A Day, How Do Muslim Astronauts Observe Ramadan In Space?

Mar 24 2023

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Once-In-A-Decade Event As Asteroid Flies By Earth Tomorrow

Artist impression of an asteroid above Earth

Once-In-A-Decade Event As Asteroid Flies By Earth Tomorrow

Artist impression of an asteroid above Earth

Once-In-A-Decade Event As Asteroid Flies By Earth Tomorrow

Mar 24 2023

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Astrophysicist Figures Out 17th-Century Astronomer Was Nearsighted By Looking At His Telescopes

Christiaan Huygens, in sketch form.

Astrophysicist Figures Out 17th-Century Astronomer Was Nearsighted By Looking At His Telescopes

Christiaan Huygens, in sketch form.

Astrophysicist Figures Out 17th-Century Astronomer Was Nearsighted By Looking At His Telescopes

Mar 24 2023

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Galaxy Gets Reclassified Now Its Supermassive Black Hole Is Shooting Straight At Us

This artist's concept shows a "feeding," or active, supermassive black hole with a jet streaming outward at nearly the speed of light.

Galaxy Gets Reclassified Now Its Supermassive Black Hole Is Shooting Straight At Us

This artist's concept shows a "feeding," or active, supermassive black hole with a jet streaming outward at nearly the speed of light.

Galaxy Gets Reclassified Now Its Supermassive Black Hole Is Shooting Straight At Us

Mar 23 2023

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Massive Hole In Sun's Atmosphere Cracked Open And Auroras Are Coming

Glorious auroras in green, pink and purple swoosh across the night sky

Massive Hole In Sun's Atmosphere Cracked Open And Auroras Are Coming

Glorious auroras in green, pink and purple swoosh across the night sky

Massive Hole In Sun's Atmosphere Cracked Open And Auroras Are Coming

Mar 23 2023

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China Plans World’s Largest “Ghost Particle" Detector 1 Kilometer Under The Ocean

a picture of the sun rising over a calm sea

China Plans World’s Largest “Ghost Particle" Detector 1 Kilometer Under The Ocean

a picture of the sun rising over a calm sea

China Plans World’s Largest “Ghost Particle" Detector 1 Kilometer Under The Ocean

Mar 23 2023

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Features

The Multiverse: How We’re Tackling The Challenges Facing The Theory

Space and Physics

The Multiverse: How We’re Tackling The Challenges Facing The Theory

Mar 23 2023

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Why Does Time Change When Traveling Close To The Speed Of Light? A Physicist Explains

According to Einstein, nothing can travel faster than the speed of light.

Why Does Time Change When Traveling Close To The Speed Of Light? A Physicist Explains

Mar 21 2023

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NASA’s “Return To Venus” Mission May Have Just Become Collateral Damage

An artist impression of Veritas orbitng over the terminator on venus

NASA’s “Return To Venus” Mission May Have Just Become Collateral Damage

Mar 20 2023

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Multimedia

Listen To The Sounds Of Ancient Languages Being Spoken, From Egyptian To Aztec

Mesopotamian civilizations like the Sumerians and Akkadians may have sounded like this.

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Listen To The Sounds Of Ancient Languages Being Spoken, From Egyptian To Aztec

Mar 15 2023

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People Just Tested The Cold War's Weirdest Weapon Idea In The Desert

Long Exposure Night Time Rocket Launch - Planet Earth with a spectacular sunset "Elements of this image furnished by NASA"

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People Just Tested The Cold War's Weirdest Weapon Idea In The Desert

Mar 6 2023

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How To Take Award-Winning Photos Of Space

Graphic of three beautiful space images showing the competition entries.

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How To Take Award-Winning Photos Of Space

Feb 15 2023

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physics

What Is The Difference Between Mass And Weight?

Stones in the form of scales with balancing stones.

What Is The Difference Between Mass And Weight?

Mar 17 2023

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Wormholes Could Be Found In Test For Peculiar Quantum "Counterportation"

abstract concept for a wormhole in a computer software like the matrix

Wormholes Could Be Found In Test For Peculiar Quantum "Counterportation"

Mar 17 2023

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chemistry

A Molecule Called Nickelback May Have Started Life On Earth

A computer rendering of the Nickelback peptide. Nitrogen atoms (blue) bond two nickel atoms (orange).The catalytic power of the nickel atoms in this form allow one of the most crucial reactions for life to occur, and possibly many more

A Molecule Called Nickelback May Have Started Life On Earth

Mar 13 2023

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How Can You Test If Gold Is Pure? Some Methods Are More Destructive Than Others

photograph of molten gold

How Can You Test If Gold Is Pure? Some Methods Are More Destructive Than Others

Mar 11 2023

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Astronomy

Mysterious Acceleration Of Earth’s First Interstellar Visitor Finally Explained

An artist's depiction of the interstellar comet 'Oumuamua, as it warmed up in its approach to the sun and outgassed hydrogen (white mist), which slightly altered its orbit.

Mysterious Acceleration Of Earth’s First Interstellar Visitor Finally Explained

Mar 22 2023

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Building Blocks Of RNA And Vitamin B3 Found On Asteroid Ryugu

A conceptual image for sampling materials on the asteroid Ryugu containing uracil and niacin by the Hayabusa2 spacecraft

Building Blocks Of RNA And Vitamin B3 Found On Asteroid Ryugu

Mar 21 2023

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