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Mysterious bright blue cosmic blasts triggered by black holes shredding stars, scientists say. 'It's definitely not just an exploding star.'
By Robert Lea published
"The sheer amount of radiated energy from these bursts is so large that you can't power them with a core collapse stellar explosion — or any other type of normal stellar explosion."

Lego has gone boldly where they have never gone before with their first-ever Star Trek set, and it's back in stock with a free gift!
By Alexander Cox published
Deals The 3,600-piece Lego Icons Star Trek USS Enterprise is Lego's first-ever Star Trek set, and you get a free gift when you purchase it before Christmas eve.

Astronomers may have spotted the 1st known 'superkilonova' double star explosion
By Robert Lea published
"We do not know with certainty that we found a superkilonova, but the event nevertheless is eye-opening."

These 2 companies are teaming up to offer insurance for space debris strikes on satellites
By Andrew Jones published
Odin Space and Arkisys are teaming up to provide customers with pioneering insurance for spacecraft specifically to cover space debris collision events.

As Avatar returns to theaters, there's never been a better time to check out 'Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora'
By Fran Ruiz published
Ubisoft's ambitious open-world game remains the best way to immerse yourself in Pandora's lush locales, exotic creatures, and fierce battles.

Rocket launch today: Is there a rocket launch and what time?
By Josh Dinner, Tariq Malik last updated
Follow Space.com's rocket launch blog for the latest on when the next rocket launch will be and how to follow it live.

2 of Earth's rarest lightning phenomena captured simultaneously in once-in-a-lifetime photo
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
A photographer in Italy captured an ultra-rare elve and red sprite flashing above the Alps in a single breathtaking moment.

Love capturing the cosmos? Make your money go further this Christmas with these last-minute camera and lens deals
By Chris McMullen published
Deals Whether you're buying for yourself or hunting for a gift for a keen astrophotographer, there's still time to save hundreds with these last-minute deals on cameras and lenses.

James Webb Space Telescope watches 'Jekyll and Hyde' galaxy shapeshift into a cosmic monster
By Robert Lea published
"Virgil has two personalities, its 'good' side – a typical young galaxy quietly forming stars. But Virgil transforms into the host of a heavily obscured supermassive black hole, pouring out immense quantities of energy."
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