Astronomers discover twin black holes
Dual discovery A pair of black holes have been found inside a globular cluster, a surprise finding that has astronomers rethinking what goes on insid
Spacecraft helps track Mars' wayward moon
Pinpoint precision A detailed analysis of images collected by a European spacecraft has helped astronomers pinpoint the exact orbit of the tiny Marti
Newly found comet promises dazzling display
Stellar display Astronomers are monitoring a newly discovered comet, which is expected to put on a spectacular sky show next year, becoming visible w
Vesta reveals its watery secrets
Asteroid discovery Astronomers say they're surprised to discover the surface of the giant asteroid Vesta is covered in hydrogen.
The findings
Cosmic magnifying lens unveils oldest galaxy
Far, far away Scientists have discovered the strongest evidence yet for a 13.2-billion-year old galaxy, a finding that provides a key piece of inform
Ancient asteroid delivered deadly double-punch
Big boom A new study suggests a massive asteroid impact two and a half million years ago would have created a mega-tsunami and plunged the world into
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