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Venus Express probe reveals the planet's mysterious night side
By Duncan Geere published
The European Space Agency's Venusian probe is gathering data on the planet's winds and upper atmosphere.
Who's watching us? At least nine exoplanets are in position to keep an eye on Earth
By Duncan Geere published
Astronomers have calculated how an alien observer might be able to detect our planet.
DIY auroras: how to make your own space weather
By Duncan Geere published
Declassified data suggests high-altitude nuclear detonations can trigger magnetic storms.
Mysterious radio bursts could be powering alien spaceships
By Duncan Geere published
Strange bursts of radio waves are puzzling astrophysicists. Could they be evidence of advanced technology?
Nasa discovers seven new exoplanets with great potential for alien life
By Duncan Geere published
The Spitzer Space Telescope has revealed seven Earth-sized planets orbiting a single star in the Aquarius constellation.
Astronomers are preparing to create the first image of an actual black hole
By Duncan Geere published
A global team of researchers is preparing to switch on the Event Horizon Telescope, which will be capable of imaging a black hole.
This huge black hole ripped apart a star, then fed on it for a decade
By Duncan Geere published
1.8 billion light years from Earth, a black hole has been slowly consuming a star for the last 10 years.
The Universe is expanding faster than we thought
By Duncan Geere published
Astronomers measuring how fast the Universe is expanding have found that their results don't line up with others, hinting at 'new physics'.
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