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October 20, 2015

The perfect solar storm? Sun eruptions to peak in 2013

Scientists predict massive solar flares may disable wireless networks, car electronic systems and more this year.

October 20, 2015

Asteroid Apophis to whiz past Earth tonight -- and return for more in 2036

A European space telescope has captured new images of the huge asteroid Apophis, revealing that the potentially hazardous object is actually bigger than previously thought.

October 20, 2015

First 'alien earth' will be found in 2013, experts say

The first truly Earth-like alien planet is likely to be spotted next year, an epic discovery that would cause humanity to reassess its place in the universe.

October 20, 2015

Potentially habitable planet just 12 light-years away

A sun-like star in our solar system's backyard may host five planets, including one perhaps capable of supporting life as we know it, a new study reports.

October 20, 2015

Satellite spies asteroid Toutanis tumbling through space

A new video captures the giant asteroid 4179 Toutatis tumbling through space on its flyby of Earth earlier this week.

October 20, 2015

'UFOs' spotted over San Francisco, Brooklyn

The Mayan apocalypse believed by some to be taking place on Dec. 21, 2012, has apparently been preceded by multiple sightings of UFOs hovering over major U.S. cities. 

October 20, 2015

Astronomers find biggest black hole ever

Astronomers have discovered what may be the most massive black hole ever known in a small galaxy about 250 million light-years from Earth, scientists say.

October 20, 2015

Minn. Guard to hand over Apollo 11 moon rocks today

Moon rocks from mankind’s maiden voyage nearly 50 years ago have been found in a government storage area in Minnesota — and officials are unsure how they got there.

October 20, 2015

Farthest-known galaxy in the universe found, scientists say

A new celestial wonder has stolen the title of most distant object ever seen in the universe, astronomers report.The new record holder is the galaxy MACS0647-JD, which is about 13.3 billion light-years away.

October 20, 2015

Meteorite found! Fragment of California fireball hit house

A meteorite from a fireball that lit up the night sky over Northern California last week hit the roof of a Novato house and landed in the backyard, scientists say.