Extremely rare 'failed supernova' may have erased a star from the night sky without a trace
Credit: MARK GARLICK via Astronomers have watched a massive star vanish in the night sky, only to be replaced by a black ...
Right now, the sun is far more active than predicted—and small satellites are paying the price
Last week, three tiny Australian satellites from Curtin University's Binar Space Program burned up in Earth's atmosphere.
White Dwarf Star Exploded Several Hundred Years Ago
A study of supernova remnant SNR 0519-69.0 using the Chandra X-ray telescope, Hubble and more has narrowed down its age to ...
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The meaning of Barn stars
If you’ve ever traveled through rural Pennsylvania, you’ve likely spotted a five-pointed star on the side of a barn. But have ...
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Studying ‘mini hearts’ in space helps scientists understand how microgravity affects astronauts
A multiyear research project began a new phase last week when a collection of tiny artificial heart-tissue structures, known ...
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