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'This is the holy grail of theoretical physics.' Is the key to quantum gravity hiding in this new way to make black holes?
By Robert Lea published
A new quantum recipe for black holes could be the first step toward a theory of "quantum gravity", the "holy grail" of physics.

July full moon 2025: The Buck Moon joins Mars and Saturn
By Jesse Emspak last updated
The July full moon, also known as the Buck Moon, occurs on July 10. It will share the evening sky with Mars and Saturn.

Best camera lenses Amazon Prime Day 2025
By James Abbott last updated
Discover the best lenses to help you capture a wide range of subjects with the best cameras for photos and videos.

'Like finding a tropical seed in Arctic ice': How a surprise mineral could change the history of asteroid Ryugu
By Keith Cooper published
"Its occurrence is like finding a tropical seed in Arctic ice – indicating either an unexpected local environment or long-distance transport in the early solar system."

Night sky for tonight: Visible planets, stars and more in this evening's sky
By Jamie Carter last updated
Find out what you can see in the night sky for tonight, from planets and stars to dazzling meteor showers.

Astronomers discover a galaxy frozen in time for billions of years: 'Fossil galaxies are like the dinosaurs of the universe'
By Robert Lea published
Astronomers have discovered a galaxy that has been "frozen in time" for billions of years. Like a celestial dinosaur fossil, this galaxy could reveal the secrets of cosmic evolution.

Was ancient Mars habitable? NASA's Perseverance rover is grinding into a 'weird, uncooperative' rock to find out
By Samantha Mathewson published
NASA's Perseverance rover is digging deeper into Mars' geologic past as it begins grinding into rock surfaces to expose material that could hold clues to the planet's ancient environment and habitability.

'The sun is dying!' Ryan Gosling tries to save a doomed Earth in 1st trailer for 'Project Hail Mary' (video)
By Jeff Spry published
"Project Hail Mary" is the upcoming outer space odyssey, based on Andy Weir's 2021 novel, that offers a stirring story of alien first contact.
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