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Are supermassive black holes going to eat the universe?

February 26, 2018

Are supermassive black holes going to eat the universe?

The largest black holes grow faster than their galaxies, according to new research.

Proposed exomoon defies formation theories

February 22, 2018

Proposed exomoon defies formation theories

Last summer, scientists announced that they had found what could be the first moon to be spotted outside of the solar system.

Photographer catches 'Boogie Man Nebula' lurking behind light pollution

February 15, 2018

Photographer catches 'Boogie Man Nebula' lurking behind light pollution

The "Boogie Man Nebula" haunts the cosmos in this deep-space image by astrophotographer Jeff Johnson.

Astronomers detect a swarm of tiny objects orbiting alien sun

February 8, 2018

Astronomers detect a swarm of tiny objects orbiting alien sun

There are tiny comets orbiting foreign suns.

Super blue blood moon delights skywatchers

January 31, 2018

Super blue blood moon delights skywatchers

Skywatchers were treated to the extremely rare phenomenon of a super blue blood moon early Wednesday.

Super blue blood moon in stunning pictures

January 31, 2018

Super blue blood moon in stunning pictures

Skywatchers were treated to the extremely rare phenomenon of a super blue blood moon on Jan. 31, 2018.

Super Blue Blood Moon 2018: What, when and where

January 31, 2018

Super Blue Blood Moon 2018: What, when and where

People from across the country are gazing up into the sky early Wednesday morning to get a glimpse of the rare Super Blue Blood Moon.

'Disco ball' launched into space, glistens in orbit

January 26, 2018

'Disco ball' launched into space, glistens in orbit

A satellite bearing a striking resemblance to a disco ball was recently launched into space, giving sky watchers a chance to watch the glistening object as it orbits the Earth.

Monster-black-hole jets may finally explain 3 superfast cosmic particles

January 25, 2018

Monster-black-hole jets may finally explain 3 superfast cosmic particles

Supermassive black holes may provide the key to understanding some of the most energetic particles in the universe.

Potential meteor flashes across six states and Canada with bright light, loud thunder

January 17, 2018

Potential meteor flashes across six states and Canada with bright light, loud thunder

The bright light and thunder-like sound in the sky across the sky illuminating six states and Canada on Tuesday night may have been a meteor, the NationalWeather Service (NWS) said.