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December 4, 2019

First giant planet around white dwarf discovered by scientists

For the very first time, scientists have found evidence of a giant planet associated with a white dwarf star.

December 4, 2019

Hoag's object is a galaxy within a galaxy within a galaxy (and nobody knows why)

Look closely at the serpent constellation slithering through the northern sky, and you might see a galaxy within a galaxy within a galaxy.

December 3, 2019

Huge Mars ‘dust towers’ look like bigger versions of Earth’s thunderstorms

Gigantic dust towers on Mars that were produced during global storms could play a unique role on the planet, according to NASA.

December 3, 2019

Hubble spots 'dynamic duo' in deep space

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has spotted a pair of galaxies, collectively known as Arp 293, having come so close together that they share cosmic material. 

December 3, 2019

Apocalyptic asteroid strike that could wipe out humanity is ‘only a matter of time’, top scientist warns

A catastrophic asteroid impact big enough to wipe out humanity is only a matter of time, according to one top scientist.

December 3, 2019

Eagle-eyed amateur helps NASA locate India’s Vikram Moon lander debris

An eagle-eyed amateur sleuth has helped NASA locate the debris of India's Vikram lander, which crashed into the Moon in September.

December 3, 2019

Asteroid 'attack': Scientists eye space rock collision

The European Space Agency has received approval to aid NASA in its asteroid deflection plan, the upcoming Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) mission. 

November 29, 2019

Giant black hole 'should not even exist,' stunned scientists say

Scientists have discovered a huge black hole that is challenging long-held assumptions about the cosmic bodies in the Milky Way.

November 29, 2019

3 black holes possibly seen cooking their galaxies alive

Supermassive black holes at the hearts of galaxies may be blasting hot, turbulent waves of gas through the cosmos, keeping galaxy clusters alive with their heat.

November 27, 2019

Interstellar comet Borisov spotted in new image, has 'ghostly' appearance

A new photo of the second interstellar object ever discovered, Comet 2I/Borisov, shows off the mysterious comet and its impressive tail.