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How black-hole-powered quasars killed off neighboring galaxies in the early universe
Using the Dark Energy Camera, astronomers discovered that black-hole-powered quasars in the early universe lived in dense neighborhoods, but were "bad neighbors."
Citizen scientists bring intriguing 'hot Jupiter' exoplanet into sharp focus
Yet another faraway world has come to sharper focus thanks to the collective scientific muscle of citizen scientists.
Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) radio telescope: How it works and top discoveries
Learn all about the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter (ALMA) radio telescope, including what it does, how it works and its top discoveries.
James Webb Space Telescope finds 'puffball' exoplanet is uniquely lopsided
Using the James Webb Space Telescope astronomers have found that a strange inflated exoplanet is even weirder than they realized finding a strange asymmetry in its atmosphere.
Scientists have found evidence of past extreme solar storms. Their return could be disastrous for our technology-based societies
The rings are telling a story.
'Missing link' black hole lurks in strange binary system with red giant star
Astronomers have discovered a "missing link:" a tiny black hole lurking with a red giant star in a strange and difficult-to-explain binary system.
X-rays from a nuclear explosion could redirect an asteroid
Scientists have found nuclear weapons could actually help deflect an incoming cosmic impact — not by blowing an asteroid up, but by showering it with X-ray radiation.
Astrophotographer captures the beauty of solar activity in stunning sun photo
Astrophotographer Miguel Claro captured an incredibly detailed timelapse of solar activity, revealing a roiling sun sprouting several massive loops of plasma.
