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How Close Can Moons Orbit?
The Moon is our constant companion, shining away in the night. But how close could the Moon get before it's…
What are Quark Stars?
Astronomers have theorized there could be an intermediate stage between neutron stars and black holes called quark stars. Are they…
Are There Antimatter Galaxies?
One of the big mysteries in astronomy is what happened to all the antimatter? Is it possible that it’s actually…
Can We Now Predict When A Neutron Star Will Give Birth To A Black Hole?
New research has shed light on what the maximum amount of mass a neutron star can achieve before it collapses…
18 Billion Solar Mass Black Hole Rotates At 1/3 Speed Of Light
An international team of astronomers recently measured the rotation rate of one of the most massive black holes known ...…
If You’re Going to Fall Into a Black Hole, Make Sure It’s Rotating
It's no secret that black holes are objects to be avoided, were you to plot yourself a trip across the…
Was The Big Bang Just A Black Hole?
Fraser "Asks a Spaceman" Dr. Paul Matt Sutter - why do we call the Big Bang a singularity, when we…
Weekly Space Hangout – Jan. 8, 2016: Elizabeth S. Sexton-Kennedy from FermiLab
Host: Fraser Cain (@fcain) Special Guest:Elizabeth S. Sexton-Kennedy, who works at FermiLab as Compact Muon Solenoid (CMS) Offline Coordinator. CMS…
Is the Universe Perfect for Life?
Doesn't it feel like the Universe is perfectly tuned for life? Actually, it's a horrible hostile place, delivering the bare…
What are White Holes?
Black holes are created when stars die catastrophically in a supernova. So what in the universe is a white hole?…