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Pierre Auger Observatory

Space

Far-off galaxies are firing rare high-energy cosmic rays at us

The highest energy particles in the universe hit Earth very rarely, so it took 10 years of data to pinpoint their origin. They’re coming from galaxies far, far away

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A planet close to a burning star

Space

Star nicknamed Kronos after eating its own planetary children

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WIMP detector

Physics

Mirrored moat protects experiment searching for dark matter

Regulars

Cardano

Physics

The Renaissance gambler who invented probability to win at cards

Features

3D-printed alloys could lead to lighter planes that fly further

Technology

3D-printed alloys could lead to lighter planes that fly further

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Infamous three-body problem has over a thousand new solutions

Space

Infamous three-body problem has over a thousand new solutions

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Proxima b

Space

Our closest star system may be home to a stolen star and planet

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gravity

Physics

Gravity may be created by strange flashes in the quantum realm

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The spiral galaxy NGC 2403, containing the star known as 1954J

Space

Mysterious flashing star seems destined for an explosive end

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Artwork of X-rays passing through solid

Physics

Ultrafast lasers catch electrons relaxing after brief excitement

Pulses of light that last billionths of a billionth of a second have helped unravel a mystery inside solid objects and could help us build better X-ray lasers

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Earth

Mysterious lights in the sky seen after Mexico’s huge earthquake

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Space

Cassini to live-stream its final moments in Saturn’s atmosphere

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Physics

If NYC subways obeyed quantum maths trains wouldn’t be delayed

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Earth

Gel-like ice is the lightest form of water ever discovered

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