The Hubble Space Telescope captured an image of a distant galaxy called NGC 2775 that sits 67 million light-years from Earth. The galaxy is packed with young stars and features a wide-open bulge >>
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The Earth’s magnetic field just did something scientists rarely see
Scientists detected a strange ripple through Earth’s magnetic field without any obvious source. The wave was detected by scientists around the world, and it wasn’t linked to solar activity or anything the Sun >>
We might’ve just learned what happens when two black holes collide in space
Researchers examined a bright flash they detected at a location thought to be the home of a black hole. The scientists provide evidence that the black hole may have collided with another, producing >>
Scientists say alien life may live on Jupiter’s moon Europa
Jupiter’s moon Europa may have the conditions necessary to support life, a new study claims. The interior of the planet is believed to be liquid water, and if that water has a stable >>
This startup will send you to space in a balloon, for a price
A new startup called Space Perspective is planning to launch paying customers to space using a big balloon and a special observation capsule. Tickets will cost around $125,000, the company says, but flights >>
What’s the deal with aliens?
What are the actual odds that we’ll discover intelligent alien life in our galaxy? Not good, unfortunately. The size of the Milky Way means it’s likely that life exists out there, but finding >>
Study says there are 36 intelligent alien races in our galaxy
A new study calculates the number of intelligent alien civilizations likely to exist in the Milky Way. The scientists believe there are roughly 36 intelligent civilizations in our galaxy. The average distance to >>
Why is this black hole’s heart “beating” so regularly?
Astronomers have rediscovered the heartbeat of a black hole that was first detected back in 2007. The pulsing wave of energy is thought to be the result of the black hole swallowing up >>
