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Researchers simulate millions of virtual universes to study star formation

Two-thousand processors simulated more than 8 million universes and countless galaxies.

‘Hidden’ ancient galaxies discovery may redefine our understanding of the Universe

The wealth of newly discovered ancient galaxies suggests that scientists may have to refine their model of the universe.

How scientists are looking for signs of ancient life on Mars

We've learned so much about Mars, but pressing questions still remain.

Einstein's General Relativity passes the test at the centre of our Galaxy

A brave star and a supermassive black hole confirm Einstein's theory of general relativity.

The moon could have more water than initially thought, study suggests

This is good news.

Astronomers map the Local Void - the huge "nothingness" surrounding the Milky Way

The new study explains why our galaxy doesn't travel with the expansion of the universe.

NASA produces stunning map of all the exoplanets we've discovered

The map is amazing.

Natural compound found in grape skins, berries, and red wine, could help Mars explorers stay fit

It doesn't necessarily have to be red wine...

How fast is the universe expanding? We may need to recalculate

It's one of the fundamental universal features -- and we're still struggling to understand it.

Pluto's volcanoes might spew out liquid water, new study finds

Talk about a surprising find!

Chinese lunar rover shows dark side of the Moon like you've never seen it before

Take a walk on the dark side -- of the moon.

Meteorite impacts are squeezing water from the moon

The moon has a hydrological cycle, but it looks nothing like the one on Earth.

This is what the photographed black hole's "neighborhood" looks like

You came into the right neighborhood.

Japanese spacecraft shoots at an asteroid -- to better understand it

Relax, we haven't started a war with the asteroids.

Yes, there is methane on Mars, new study reports

Exciting times for Mars science.

Mercury is the planet closest to Earth -- contrary to popular belief

There's also a whirly-dirly corollary associated with this new method.

Scientists discover 83 Quasars from the early universe

Talk about a massive find!

Quasar measurements suggest the universe is expanding faster than we thought

We might need some new physics to explain how this is possible.

Saturn's moon Titan has rainfall and seasons

It's raining hydrocarbon on Titan.

China spacecraft makes historic landing on the dark side of the moon

It's the first mission to ever land on the far side of the moon.

Ancient cave paintings may be sign of prehistoric astronomy

These ancient people were much more savvy than we suspected.

Coronal Mass Ejections from the Sun Pose a Big Threat to Earth

This is some scary stuff.

If we want to find the "missing" dark matter, we have to look beyongblack holes

Dark matter makes up most of the universe -- and we still don't really know what it is.

NASA finds ice on the Moon -- raising prospects of a lunar colony

Finally, something to put in my lunar glass of whisky.

NASA's brand new TESS telescope is already sending back impressive footage

Even before it actually started doing science, TESS sent back awesome footage of a passing comet.

Bizarre, rogue planet boasts impressive magnetic aurora

It's a planet -- no, it's a brown dwarf. No, it's... both?

This is the best photo of Neptune we have so far, and it looks amazing

Color me impressed!

How to "Weigh" Baby Planets

Weighing without using a scale.

Scientists find 121 giant planets that might host habitable moons

There's a good chance life is thriving on alien moons.

Saturn's tiny moons? It's all ravioli and collisions

A story of "crash boom bang" around Saturn, with a pasta topping.

Astronomers discover the fastest-growing black hole we've ever known

It's the hungriest thing we've ever seen.

"Exiled" asteroid shouldn't be where it is

How did it get there?

These NASA researchers think Pluto is planet, but our definitions are 'bullshit' -- so they want to change them

I've never given up on you, Pluto.

Cloud-free exoplanet provides best evidence of sodium in planets outside our solar system so far

A cloudless exoplanet has become a benchmark for astronomers to gauge sodium content in alien worlds.

Salty, subglacial lakes in Canada could be key for studying aliens

This would allow us to gain a new understanding of extraterrestrial life.

NASA and ESA team up to bring Martian soil back home

A great partnership for a great goal.

Flock of 14 colliding galaxies set to become the largest structure in the universe

It's quite possibly one of the most massive objects in the universe.

China will grow flowers, potatoes, and silkworm on the dark side of the Moon

A Chinese garden on the Moon -- it almost sounds too crazy to be true.

Meet TESS -- the new exoplanets detective

NASA's future planet hunter has arrived -- and it's set for glory.

This is our Sun, in three different wavelengths

A trio of beautiful, and very useful images.

Hubble snaps amazing photo of Einstein Ring phenomenon

The best kind of ring there is.

Astronomers discover a clump of black holes around our galaxy's center

For the first time, astronomers have managed to confirm the existence of a black hole population surrounding the core of our galaxy.

X-Rays could sterilise alien planets that would be otherwise habitable

It's a small chance, but having a small chance of something wiping out all of life on a planet still seems like too much.

Gravitational waves might be created at the centre of most galaxies

Looks like we can expect more gravitational waves in the near future.

Researchers map out the age of the Milky Way's "heart"

Our galaxy still holds many secrets.

Astronomers use gravity to zoom in on incredibly distant star

A new take on the whole 'twinkle twinkle' thing.

Some 70,000 years ago, a rogue star duo whooshed by our solar system -- and early humans probably saw it

If you happened to be alive 70,000 years ago, you'd be in for quite a show.

Strange object 'Oumuamua likely came from another solar system

We're still learning much from our interstellar visitor.

Ceres, the largest object in the asteroid belt is still 'evolving'

Ceres doesn't get as much love as Pluto, but perhaps it should.

Twinkle, twinkle: Researchers find new clues about extremely bright neutron stars

These stars are bending the laws of physics.