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Astrophysics
Scientific news within the field of astrophysics, from news of solar eclipses to star behavior.
Space map to help astronomers see through the dust
Study maps space dust in 3D, raises new questions about its properties in local and distant reaches of Milky Way.
Detecting the ultraviolet background of the Universe
A way to detect the ultraviolet (UV) background of the Universe, which could help explain why there are so few…
Simulation explains the puzzle of supermassive black holes
A new computer simulation helps explain the existence of puzzling supermassive black holes observed in the early…
Star’s death spiral into a black hole mapped by NASA
NASA's Swift Mission maps a star's 'Death Spiral' into a black hole.
Image of cosmic hole proves ALMA telescope’s ability
Cosmic hole has been imaged with ALMA telescope,
Pluto to be promoted to planet again?
Regardless of what one prestigious scientific organization says to the contrary, Pluto is a planet.
ALMA telescope captures red giant star’s striking spiral pattern
ALMA telescope observes final act of dying red giant star.
NASA’s Van Allen Probes uncover relativistic electrons
The behavior of Earth’s radiation belts; two doughnut-shaped regions of charged particles encircling our planet; is…
Protostar roars to life, brighter than before
Protostar blazes bright, reshaping its stellar nursery.
Supermassive black hole is choking on stardust
Scientists identify a black hole choking on stardust.