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Runaway black hole: a galaxy’s rogue traveler This week’s astronomy news centers on a remarkable discovery verified by the James Webb Space Telescope: a supermassive…

Overview of the discovery Researchers at the University of Calgary have announced a rule-breaking advance in how diamonds can be used in quantum science. By…

Introduction: A Historic Start for the Rubin Observatory The Vera C. Rubin Observatory has quickly made headlines with a startling discovery from its early observing…

Overview: A Rare Interstellar Visitor Under Scrutiny In July, scientists turned their attention to 3I/ATLAS, a mysterious interstellar object speeding through the solar system. Using…

Overview: A Planned Pause in CERN’s Iconic Collider The Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN is entering a lengthy shutdown, a planned pause designed to…

Background: The Arrival of 3I/ATLAS When astronomers first observed 3I/ATLAS in late 2019, the world was captivated by the prospect of an object that did…

Introduction: A Mission Running Against Time A ship carrying nearly 40 scientists has departed New Zealand for one of the most perilous and consequential research…

Unprecedented Celestial Phenomenon Stuns Scientists In a landmark observation that has both startled the scientific community and captured the imagination of the public, astronomers have…

Intro: A Weekly Space Puzzle You Can’t Miss Every week, Space.com delights readers with a headline-packed look at space discoveries, launches, and curiosities from the…
