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Did we see a black hole explode? If so, it could explain a lot

Did we just witness a black hole explode? Astronomers observed a strange particle collide with Earth that could have been the result of a black hole exploding.
Space

New mission could create artificial solar eclipses in space

A team of researchers is working on a spacecraft mission that would use the moon to create artificial solar eclipses, aiding space weather monitoring.

Event Horizon Telescope probes source of 3,000-light-year-long black hole jet

New observations with the Event Horizon Telescope trace the M87 black hole jet back to its likely source, linking to the famous ring of light at the jet’s base.

AI combed Hubble’s archive, saw hundreds of cosmic anomalies

Guided by astronomers, AI combed Hubble's archive - some 100 million Hubble image cutouts - and identified more than 1,300 unusual objects.
Space

Iconic Ring nebula holds a mysterious iron bar, study finds

Scientists have discovered a mysterious bar of iron hidden within the iconic Ring nebula. It's not yet clear what created it.
Space

This galaxy cluster provides a lens on distant space

The Webb space telescope has imaged the stunning galaxy cluster MACS J1149, putting a spotlight on its prominent gravitational lensing.

Giant gas cloud holds mysterious object, astronomers say

Astronomers witnessed a giant gas cloud pass in front of its star. A mysterious object is hidden in the gas cloud: likely a planet, brown dwarf or small star.

Deepfakes are flooding the web, and anyone can make them

Deepfakes are AI-generated images and videos that can fool viewers into believing they're real. They're exploding on the internet, and anyone can create them.

See lightning forms from the traditional to bizarre

Beyond bolts, there are many lightning forms that you might see, including red sprites, blue jets and more. Read about them and see examples here.

SETI@home takes a closer look at 100 notable signals

The SETI@home project is taking a 2nd look at 100 notable signals. Researchers are using China's FAST radio telescope to prepare for future surveys.

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