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Do galaxy collisions power quasars? Will our Milky Way become a quasar?
Do galaxy collisions power quasars? UK astronomers have evidence suggesting they do. If so, then our own Milky Way galaxy might someday become a quasar.
April 26, 2023
Mars’ moons mission adds 10 NASA-picked scientists
NASA announced last week that it has chosen 10 scientists from across the U.S. to help with Mars' moons mission called Martian Moons eXploration (MMX).
April 26, 2023
HAKUTO-R – 1st private moon lander – loses contact
Yesterday, ispace attempted to achieve the 1st private moon landing with their HAKUTO-R mission. The team lost contact with the lander in the last moments.
April 25, 2023
Martian moon Deimos image reveals far side for 1st time
This Deimos image shows the far side of Mars' smaller moon in high resolution, for the first time. The Hope spacecraft reveals a possible planetary origin.
April 25, 2023
Aurora photos, night of April 23-24, 2023
The night of April 23-24, 2023, featured a wonderful auroral display. Aurora photos from our community, and some tweets, here.
April 25, 2023
Supernova X-rays zap planets’ atmospheres, 160 light-years away
Researchers are now saying that supernova X-rays can damage planets' atmospheres at up to 160 light-years away, dramatically altering life's prospects.
April 25, 2023
Einstein rings might help solve dark matter puzzle
By studying Einstein rings, scientists have found that axions are more likely to be the form of dark matter than WIMPs. Learn more about the study here.
April 25, 2023
What are white dwarf stars? How do they form?
A white dwarf is the incredibly dense core of a dead star, left behind when the star exhausted its fuel. Our sun will become a white dwarf one day.
April 25, 2023
Goodbye, Rock Friend! Mars rover loses pet rock
Fans react as the Perseverance Mars rover loses its pet rock, Rock Friend, this week after more than a year together. Thanks for the ride, NASA!
April 22, 2023
UFO hearing in Senate: New videos but no hard evidence
The Senate held a new congressional UFO hearing on April 19, 2023. It focused on the Pentagon's program AARO but also revealed interesting new videos and data.
April 22, 2023
