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Scientific news within the field of astrophysics, from news of solar eclipses to star behavior.
First detection of metal ions in another planet than Earth
According to new results from NASA's MAVEN spacecraft, Mars has electrically charged metal atoms (ions) high in its…
Astrophysicists question how galaxies are formed
An international team of astronomers has spotted a massive, inactive galaxy.
Mars’ atmosphere lost to space findings reveal
Solar wind and radiation are responsible for stripping Mars' atmosphere.
Halo of starburst galaxy probed by astronomers
Astronomers can see the halo of a nearby starburst galaxy in unprecedented detail.
Stars form at the core of supermassive black holes
Observed using ESO's Very Large Telescope, stars form from supermassive black hole winds.
Supermassive black hole booted out of distant galaxy
Gravitational waves boot supermassive black hole out of galaxy.
Space map to help astronomers see through the dust
Study maps space dust in 3D, raises new questions about its properties in local and distant reaches of Milky Way.
Detecting the ultraviolet background of the Universe
A way to detect the ultraviolet (UV) background of the Universe, which could help explain why there are so few…
Simulation explains the puzzle of supermassive black holes
A new computer simulation helps explain the existence of puzzling supermassive black holes observed in the early…