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Supersized Black Hole Found In Ultra Small Galaxy
The discovery of a supermassive black hole in the dwarf galaxy M60-UCD1 suggests that such black holes may be more common than currently thought.
Monster Galaxies Grow By Cannibalism
Monster galaxies gain weight by eating smaller neighbors, according to Australian astronomers.
The Last Piece Of The Supernova Puzzle: A Lurking Blue Companion
With the discovery of a companion blue star, scientists have a better understanding of how supernovas form.
The First Signs Of Water Outside Our Solar System
Water—in the form of ice clouds—has been spotted on the coldest known brown dwarf beyond our solar system.
7 Must-Read Stories In August 2014
From instant noodles to indoor-grown vegetables, the moon's surprisingly warm core and the resignation of South Korea's only astronaut, here's a round up of August's coolest science news.
Watching The Planets Collide, In Real Time
By monitoring the temperature changes in dust clouds over two years, astronomers have been able to track a recent planetary collision.
The Chemical Signature Of The Birth of The Stars
Scientists discover a star with a chemical composition similar to the first stars to form after the big bang.
Deep Down, The Moon Is Still Warm
Contrary to expectations, scientists have found that the Moon has a warm inner core.
Dating The Solar System
By measuring a abundance of 182Hf, researchers have dated to formation of heavy radioactive isotopes to 30 million years before the Sun was born.
