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astronomy

Astrophile: How a faraway dwarf world lost its cloak

Space

Astrophile: How a faraway dwarf world lost its cloak

Makemake is not much smaller than Pluto but is probably a lot less dense, so the icy body couldn't hold on to its atmosphere

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Physicist: 'I carried a gun. And learned calculus'

Space

Physicist: 'I carried a gun. And learned calculus'

Opinion

Solar maximum? Oh, you just missed it

Space

Solar maximum? Oh, you just missed it

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Two dead stars provide low-tech way to test Einstein

Space

Two dead stars provide low-tech way to test Einstein

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Galactic 'axis of asymmetry' threatens cosmic order

Space

Galactic 'axis of asymmetry' threatens cosmic order

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Jet-set young sun pushed baby planets off kilter

Space

Jet-set young sun pushed baby planets off kilter

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Space

Space-time ripples record black hole crashes

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Corpse stars could nurture life on alien planets

Life

Corpse stars could nurture life on alien planets

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'Cold' solar loops may help solve corona puzzle

Space

'Cold' solar loops may help solve corona puzzle

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Tidy close-match star system holds planetary pinball clue

Space

Tidy close-match star system holds planetary pinball clue

A trio of worlds that neatly circles its star is a close match to our solar system and may hint at the true culprits behind messier groups

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Space

Flaring black holes may solve cosmic ray puzzle

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Low-metal stars may nurture many Earth-like worlds

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Space

Black holes could act as cosmic Rosetta stones

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Space

Titan's tropical lake hints at hydrocarbon wells

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