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Magnetars are among the rarest—and weirdest—denizens of the galactic zoo. They have powerful magnetic fields and may be the ...
The cloud, named Eos after the Greek goddess of dawn, had eluded researchers because it contains very little carbon monoxide ...
Hello, Eos! Recently discovered molecular cloud is believed to be one of the largest structures in the sky and among the closest to Earth and the sun.
A recent article published by SciTechDailyhighlights how NASA’s Apollo astronauts prepared for the Moon’s rugged landscape by ...
An enormous glowing cloud that contains approximately 3,400 solar masses worth of gas has been discovered near the solar ...
A new study has revealed a connection between Earth’s slowing rotation and the rise of oxygen in the atmosphere, a critical ...
"It's like trying to spot a fish by looking for ripples in a pond, rather than trying to see the fish itself." ...
Comets that have hit Earth have been a mixed bag. Early in Earth's history, during the solar system's chaotic beginning, they ...
Bode's Galaxy has an apparent magnitude of +6.94, making it one of the brightest galaxies visible in the Northern Hemisphere.
A recent survey by Skyscanner found a 53% increase in British travelers who plan to go see the Northern Lights this year.
The creation of three "dire wolf" pups has raised hopes that it may be possible to resurrect extinct animals. But some scientists have grave concerns. Swathes of scientific data deletions are ...
"Ophion is filled with stars that are set to rush out across the galaxy in a totally haphazard, uncoordinated way, which is far from what we’d expect for a family so big," said Dylan Huson of Western ...