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Hidden galaxies, a doomed Mars, and plenty of supernovae drive the week in science
By John Loeffler published
Roundup This week's science news was full of supernovae, hidden galaxies, private space stations, and the discovery that Mars was doomed from the start.

Scientists discover 500 light-year-wide hole in the Milky Way torn open by a supernova
By John Loeffler published
A supernova is the most likely cause of a 500-light-wear wide hole that split an ancient molecular cloud in two.

Dawn of the universe might have been bursting with galaxies now hidden by dust
By John Loeffler published
A pair of primordial galaxies dating back to shortly after the big bang, but hidden by dust, indicates the nascent universe might have had far more galaxy formation than previously believed.

Mars never had a chance: new study says Red Planet just too small to hold onto water
By John Loeffler published
A new study argues that Mars was simply too small to ever hold onto the liquid water on its surface for the long term.

Kamikaze satellites and shuttles adrift: Why cyberattacks are a major threat to humanity's ambitions in space
By Joel Khalili published
As space becomes increasingly commercialized, cybercriminals will begin to take note, experts warn.

First images of SpaceX Inspiration4 crew in orbit reveal their window onto the world
By John Loeffler published
The first images of the Inspiration4 crew in orbit around the Earth show off their mesmerizing view of the Earth.

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak announces private space venture 'unlike the others'
By John Loeffler published
Privateer, a private space company, wants to "keep space safe and accessible to all humankind".

Million-acre California wildfire threatens Allen Telescope Array's search for alien life
By John Loeffler published
The Allen Telescope Array in Northern California is now being threatened by the million-plus acre Dixie Wildfire.
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