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Category: astrophysics
Milky Way galaxy might not collide with Andromeda after all
100,000 computer simulations reveal Milky Way’s fate—and it might not be what we thought. It’s been textbook knowledge for over […]
Have we finally solved mystery of magnetic moon rocks?
NASA’s Apollo missions brought back moon rock samples for scientists to study. We’ve learned a great deal over the ensuing […]
A star has been destroyed by a wandering supermassive black hole
Skip to content Second supermassive black hole is a long way from the galaxy’s core. Back in 2024, a system […]
3D map of exoplanet atmosphere shows wacky climate
Last year, astronomers discovered an unusual Earth-size exoplanet they believe has a hemisphere of molten lava, with its other hemisphere […]
Fast radio burst in long-dead galaxy puzzles astronomers
A surprising source FRBs are of particular interest because they can be used as probes to study the large-scale structure […]
Fast radio bursts originate near the surface of stars
Skip to content Single burst shows neutron-star-like features, a source close to the star. Artist’s conception of a magnetar launching […]