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Scientists unravel mysteries of gamma-ray bursts — the universe's most powerful explosions
By Robert Lea published
Gamma-ray bursts are the universe's most powerful explosions, generating more energy in seconds than the sun will in billions of years — and scientists are slowly learning more about these eruptions.
Evidence for Planet 9 found in icy bodies sneaking past Neptune
By Keith Cooper published
The hypothetical ninth planet may be slingshotting Oort Cloud objects onto orbits that come closer to the sun than Neptune does.
NASA crew announced for simulated Mars mission next month
By Meredith Garofalo published
NASA picked a crew of four volunteers to undergo a simulation of life on Mars. The project will begin on May 10.
NASA's Viper moon rover gets its 'neck' and 'head' installed for mission later this year
By Meredith Garofalo published
With its "mighty mast," NASA's Polar Exploration Rover dubbed VIPER continues to be prepped for its mission to the moon slated for late 2024.
What would happen if the moon disappeared?
By Conor Feehly published
Space mysteries What would happen if our closest neighbor, the moon, disappeared? Here we explore the possible effects it could have on the environment and life on Earth.
'Tiger stripes' on Saturn's moon Enceladus could reveal if its oceans are habitable
By Robert Lea published
A new model of Enceladus "tiger stripe" fractures and their connection with the moon of Saturn's ice geysers and subsurface oceans could have implications for its ability to support life.
Astronomers finally know why stars born from the same cloud aren't identical twins
By Robert Lea published
Astronomers finally know why giant binary stars born from the same collapsing cloud of gas and dust can be "non-identical twins" with different characteristics and planetary systems.
'Traffic jams' in the hearts of galaxies can force black holes to collide
By Robert Lea published
Supermassive black holes may create conditions akin to "cosmic intersections with failed traffic lights" that make collisions between smaller stellar-mass black holes inevitable.
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