Space
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SpaceHigh-Energy Discovery
Scientists have traced the most energetic particles in the universe to their source: giant black holes.
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SpaceMonster Black Holes
Scientists have discovered black holes that are far more massive than they had thought possible.
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PlanetsPlanet Survivor
Scientists have discovered a planet outside our solar system that survived the rapid growth of its parent star.
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SpaceWhat Comets Are Made Of
Astronomers are learning a lot from watching a comet break into pieces.
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SpaceA great ball of fire
Astronomers are marveling at what may be the hugest, most spectacular star explosion ever recorded.
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PlanetsTwo Suns in the Sky
Some planets may orbit double stars, which means that the planets might have double sunrises and double sunsets.
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PlanetsAn Earthlike Planet
Astronomers have discovered an Earthlike planet that could have liquid water, and perhaps life, on its surface.
By J. L. Pegg