Space
Supernova blast shows stars die in lopsided explosions
A closer look at a supernova confirms simulations that an asymmetric explosion is required to trigger stellar death
Regulars
Space
Galactic smash-ups turn on the lights around black holes
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Humans
The human universe: Exploring our place in space
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Humans
The human universe: Was the cosmos made for us?
Features
Humans
The human universe: Does consciousness create reality?
Features
Space
The human universe: Could we engineer the galaxy?
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Life
The human universe: Should we take responsibility for the cosmos?
Opinion
Space
Milky Way’s quiet life leaves it with no dark matter skeleton
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Physics
Biggest dark matter detector lies in wait for antisocial WIMPs
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Space
Stars throw out a lifetime’s waste carbon in just 1000 years
A star has been seen spewing carbon from its core into space, where it might form organic molecules useful for life, but the speed of the expulsion was a surprise
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Space
Looking into the voids could help explain dark energy
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Physics
Einstein puts a ring on distant galaxy
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Space
Baby star before-and-after shows how it gets massive
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Life
Alien FAQ: 6 questions about strange cosmic radio bursts
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