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Astrophysics
Scientific news within the field of astrophysics, from news of solar eclipses to star behavior.
The Star of Bethlehem actually a planetary alignment
The Star of Bethlehem, and its origin, has been one of those mysteries, pondered by scientists for centuries – and…
Using Netflix to tackle a problem in astrophysics
Machine learning is a powerful tool used for a variety of tasks in modern life, from fraud detection and sorting…
First signs of weird quantum property of empty space?
To observe the neutron star RX J1856.5-3754, about 400 light-years from Earth, a team led by Roberto Mignani from…
Pluto’s ocean points towards novel life forms
Pluto is thought to possess a subsurface ocean, which is not so much a sign of water as it is a tremendous clue…
The smallest ever asteroid is also the brightest
Observations of the smallest asteroid ever characterized in detail, has been obtained by astronomers. At 2m (6ft.)…
Observatory sensitivity increased and ready for more discoveries
After making several improvements to the system, scientists restarted the twin detectors of LIGO, the Laser…
Pluto’s ‘icy heart’ weighs heavily on the small planet
Ever since its discovery by the NASA New Horizons team in 2015, Pluto's 'icy heart', a bright, two-lobed feature on…
NASA discover planet of ‘EPIC’ proportions
Astronomers have detected a so-called 'hot Jupiter' exoplanet transiting a distant sun-like star located some 1,800…