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How do supermassive black holes 'starve' their galaxies to halt star formation?

The "deaths" of galaxies are caused by their central supermassive black holes, and the "smoking gun" evidence of this connection takes an unexpected form.

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SpaceX Polaris Dawn private spacewalk mission: Live updates

Find out the latest about SpaceX's private Polaris Dawn spacewalk mission for billionaire Jared Isaacman.

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'Star Wars: The Acolyte' canceled after just 1 season

After pre-release rumors and a divisive season 1 run on Disney Plus, it's been reported that 'Star Wars: The Acolyte' won't be back for season 2.

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Some rocky exoplanets could have huge amounts of water in their molten cores

Young, hot planets could soak up a lot of water into their core, with up to 10 times more water inside than on the surface of the planet.

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Orange you glad there's fruit in space? These astronauts sure are (video)

NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick takes a dramatic bite of an orange slice in a new video, illustrating the joy of receiving rare fresh fruit deliveries on the ISS.

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Europe's 1st commercial rocket by RFA explodes on test stand at Scotland spaceport

Rocket Factory Augsburg's first rocket was destroyed in an explosion on Aug. 19 during a static fire test at Saxavord Spaceport in the Shetland Islands.

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SpaceX launches 22 Starlink internet satellites into orbit, lands brand-new rocket (video)

SpaceX launched a new batch of Starlink internet satellites into orbit with a rocket that, in a rarity for the company, made its maiden voyage on the flight.

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Have astronomers found the 'secret recipe' for rapid planet growth?

Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, and Uranus may dominate the solar system, but their formation remains mysterious. A new model could account for these planets' rapid and efficient births.

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Photographer captures rare double 'moonbow' ahead of Supermoon Blue Moon. 'It was a wonderful sight to behold!'

Check out this remarkable double moonbow photo captured by photographer Aaron Watson the day before the Supermoon Blue Moon 2024.

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Are we alone? Intelligent aliens may be rare, new study suggests

A new interpretation of the famous Drake equation finds little reason to be optimistic about the search for extraterrestrial intelligence.

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Satellites capture Hurricane Ernesto racing across the Atlantic (images)

NOAA satellites in orbit have recorded real-time views of Hurricane Ernesto as it made landfall in Bermuda before sailing through the Atlantic.

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Perseverance Mars rover begins 820-foot climb up 'Witch Hazel Hill'

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover is about to begin the next leg of its epic Red Planet journey, and its final destination is likely to be the robotic rover's most spectacular sightseeing spot yet.

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Mental health in space: ISS experiments help keep astronauts happy off Earth

From VR to skin sensors, here's a glimpse at some of the technology aiding the mental health of astronauts on the International Space Station.

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Supermoon Blue Moon 2024: Top photos from around the world

Check out some of the best Supermoon Blue Moon photos captured by skywatchers worldwide. The first of four supermoons this year put on quite the show.

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Microsoft co-founder's space art, artifacts to be sold by Christie's

Visions of humanity's future in space and spaceflight artifacts are heading for auction from Paul G. Allen's estate. Christie's is hosting three sales devoted to Allen's art and scientific objects.

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Watch Saturn disappear behind the moon in free livestream tonight

The ringed gas giant and our moon will stroll through the night sky side-by-side, and some parts of Earth will even witness Saturn behind the moon during a lunar occultation.

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What happens to the wreckage created when extreme dead stars clash?

Neutron stars are the universe's most extreme stars, composed of matter so dense a teaspoon of it would weigh as much as Mt. Everest. So, when they collide, it's quite the event.

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Europe's JUICE Jupiter probe zooms by the moon in historic flyby (photos)

Europe's JUICE Jupiter probe swung by the moon for a "gravity assist" on Monday (Aug. 19), and it snapped photos to commemorate the historic encounter.

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Billionaire's Polaris Dawn crew arrives at SpaceX launch site for 1st-ever private spacewalk flight (photos, video)

The crew of SpaceX's private Polaris Dawn mission has arrived at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida as their historic mission inches closer to launch.

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Telescopes capture Jupiter-bound JUICE probe during historic Earth-moon flyby (photos)

Telescopes caught a glimpse of Europe's JUICE probe as it swings by Earth and the moon for a gravitational assist on its way to explore Jupiter's icy moons.

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What is Weyland-Yutani? The 'Alien' universe megacorporation explained

A history of the Weyland-Yutani Corporation in the 'Alien' franchise.

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Watch Chinese researchers test out new Mars and moon rover tech (video)

Researchers from universities across China are testing out their designs for rovers for exploring the moon and Mars.

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Mars rock samples show signs of water in Jezero Crater — could life have once existed there?

NASA's Perseverance rover didn't find organic matter within the rocks, but scientists will keep looking.

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With space agencies racing to the moon, scientists are making a lunar 'time zone'

Scientists aiming to build a lunar GPS are trying to create a new lunar 'time zone' that's standardized with Earth time.

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'Once-in-a-lifetime' photo: Perseid meteors, northern lights and rare glowing arc shine over 11th-century castle

The astonishing scene played out over an 11th Century Corfe Castle, U.K., overnight on Aug. 12 and Aug. 13.

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