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On the Hunt for Black Holes
Posted by Irene Klotz 11 HOURS AGO | 0
By aiming a new telescope at the highest-energy X-ray light, astronomers hope to see where black holes are hiding. Read more
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Wide Angle: Will the World End in 2012?
Posted Tue Jan 3, 2012 05:49 PM ET
The short answer: No. The long answer: A few doomsayers would have us believe doomsday is upon us. However, there is absolutely zero evidence to support their extraordinary claims. Read more
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Detecting Light Echoes from Ancient Star Eruption
Posted Thu Dec 29, 2011 01:37 PM ET | 0
Eta Carinae underwent an enormous eruption in the 1800's -- we are now seeing light from the event bounce off the star's nebula. Read more
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No Doomsday Supernova in 2012, Says NASA
Posted by Ian O'Neill Sat Dec 17, 2011 07:28 AM ET | 0
In an impromptu public space service announcement on Friday, NASA has gone on the record to debunk more nonsensical doomsday ramblings about a nearby exploding star. Read more
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Top 5 REAL Cosmic Doomsday Events of 2011
Posted Tue Dec 6, 2011 07:50 PM ET | 0
Forget the much-hyped 2012 doomsday, we were inundated with doomsday events in 2011... in other star systems. Read more
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What a Simple Flame Can Tell Us About Supernovae
Posted by Jennifer Ouellette Mon Dec 5, 2011 12:32 PM ET | 0
The physics behind a simple flame could help astrophysicists understand one of the most powerful cosmic explosions known -- the type 1a supernova. Read more
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Was Christmas Flash a Neutron Star-Comet Clash?
Posted Wed Nov 30, 2011 02:24 PM ET | 0
The "gamma-ray burst" seen on Christmas Day last year may have actually been a comet being eaten by a distant neutron star. Read more
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Galaxies That Don't Recycle Live Hard, Die Young
Posted by Ian O'Neill Thu Nov 17, 2011 02:14 PM ET | 0
Some galaxies recycle stellar waste to birth new stars, others don't bother and blow it all in a star burst frenzy. Read more
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Fastest Stellar Spinner Will Die a Violent Death
Posted by Ian O'Neill Fri Nov 11, 2011 06:08 PM ET | 0
A star has been discovered with a record-breaking spin, but it will suffer one of the most violent explosions in the known universe. Read more
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NASA Solves 2,000-Year Supernova Mystery
Posted Tue Oct 25, 2011 01:52 PM ET | 0
New NASA observations answer a 2,000 year old mystery regarding the first supernova ever recorded. Read more
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Don't Slow Down White Dwarf, You Might Explode
Posted by Ian O'Neill Tue Sep 6, 2011 03:34 PM ET | 0
Could a white dwarf's spin save it from supernova doom? Read more
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Using Supernovae to Measure the Cosmos
Posted by Mark Thompson Sat Aug 27, 2011 03:59 AM ET | 0
How do astronomers know how far away that galaxy is? For starters, it would help if a star would explode. Read more
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Which Astronomical Object Do YOU Want to See?
Posted by Mark Thompson Thu Aug 18, 2011 02:09 AM ET | 0
On Friday, BBC astronomer Mark Thompson will use a multi-million dollar telescope to zoom in on an object chosen by Discovery News readers. Read more
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Can Neutron Stars Crush Neutrons into Cubes?
Posted by Ian O'Neill Tue Aug 16, 2011 11:23 PM ET | 0
Inside the most massive neutron stars, matter may take on a more-exotic-than-usual quantum characteristic. Read more
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Wide Angle: Wonders of the Universe
Posted Wed Jul 27, 2011 07:33 AM ET
On Wednesday, July 27 at 9 p.m. E/P, the much-anticipated "Wonders of the Universe" premiers on Science Channel. Read more
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