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Interstellar object ʻOumuamua may be a fragment of Pluto-like planet
The first observed interstellar object zipped through our solar system in October 2017. Now, the latest research suggests it is a fragment of a Pluto-like planet from another solar system, made of nitrogen ice.
This rare 'peacock' star system is doomed to explode
A rare Wolf-Rayet star system has been found in our Milky Way galaxy, where stellar winds created by the stars sculpt dust into a glowing tail. It's a beautiful system that looks like a cosmic pinwheel and it's doomed to end in a massive explosion.
Previously unknown bacteria discovered on the space station could help grow plants
Four strains of bacteria, three of which were previously unknown to science, have been found on the space station -- and these microbes could be used to help grow plants during long-term spaceflight missions in the future.
Mystery radio signal in deep space shows activity exactly when scientists expected
In June, astronomers discovered Fast Radio Burst 121102 had a 157-day repeating schedule. Right on schedule, scientists have detected activity from the mysterious radio signal.
Christmas star: Jupiter and Saturn align in the night sky
Jupiter and Saturn - the Solar System's largest planets - have crossed paths in the night sky.
Spacewalking astronauts prep for 2021 arrival of Russian lab
Spacewalking astronauts prep for 2021 arrival of Russian lab
'Odd radio circles' in the sky a ‘genuine mystery’
A new high-powered telescope has discovered inexplicable ghostly circles in the sky.
New Sentinel satellites to check the pulse of Earth
More satellites are ordered for the EU project that monitors the state of the planet.
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