Missing link in black hole formation discovered
A new class of black hole could be the key to the formation of supermassive black holes.
Promise of a new world
The planet lies 22 light-years from Earth and, most importantly, contains the precious liquid known as water.
Comet’s death caught on camera
Its fiery end may answer questions about comets and the sun’s atmosphere.
Lunar mineral discovered in Western Australia
A mineral thought to be unique to the Moon has been discovered in the Pilbara region.
Gamma rays and supernovae? Fear not
Astronomers say there is no threatening star that could cause a supernovae explosion near Earth, much less in December 2012.
Total lunar eclipse guide December 2011
Lunar eclipses are safe to watch, and you’ll have the chance to see one on December 10-11, 2011.
Black hole’s history reconstructed for the first time
Astronomers have produced a complete description of Cygnus X-1’s black hole.
Planets smashed to microscopic dust near black holes
The clouds that obscure supermassive black holes could be the result of high speed collisions between planets and asteroids.
