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New findings about intermediate-mass black holes could shed light on some of the universe’s more mysterious components. In a recently published paper, a group of scientists have found new evidence of ...

A visionary plan proposes sending a paperclip-sized spacecraft, powered by Earth-based lasers, to a nearby black hole within a century. Led by astrophysicist Cosimo Bambi, the mission would test the ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Astronomers have identified the most distant—and by extension ...

It’s not possible tomorrow, but you might be surprised how soon scientists could send a physical experiment falling into a black hole. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share on X (opens in a ...

An unorthodox explanation for dark energy fits with cosmological observations and better matches known properties of neutrinos than previous models do, calculations have shown 1. Physicists discovered ...

The banner over the bar stated “Science Is Real,” and on a recent Monday night, the science was very real. “Astronomy on Tap Charlottesville,” which has brought the wonders of the universe to ...

It sounds like science fiction: a spacecraft, no heavier than a paperclip, propelled by a laser beam and hurtling through space at the speed of light toward a black hole, on a mission to probe the ...

One of the most awe-inspiring parts of our universe is the black hole. Up until a few years ago, we weren't even sure they actually existed, but thanks to the dogged drive of astronomers, physicists, ...

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