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Is the Sun Really a Giant Pokemon? (10-11-2016)
The Sun can create powerful storms capable of knocking out communication satellites and damaging electrical power systems on Earth.
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The Sun can create powerful storms capable of knocking out communication satellites and damaging electrical power systems on Earth.
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Space Scoop: The Teeny Tiny Planet Destroyer (10-29-2015)
Astronomers have recently discovered evidence that a planet may have been destroyed in our very own Galaxy.
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Astronomers have recently discovered evidence that a planet may have been destroyed in our very own Galaxy.
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Space Scoop: Not Your Average Superhero (04-02-2015)
A black hole is formed when a massive star is squashed into an incredibly tiny volume.
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A black hole is formed when a massive star is squashed into an incredibly tiny volume.
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Space Scoop: Weather Forecast Predicts Rain Around Black Holes (03-17-2015)
On Earth, precipitation happens when water is heated by the Sun and forms steam. Sometimes, something similar happens in galaxies.
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On Earth, precipitation happens when water is heated by the Sun and forms steam. Sometimes, something similar happens in galaxies.
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Space Scoop: Megaflares Shed Light On Our Black Hole (02-26-2015)
Supermassive black holes are famous for their ability to swallow anything - even light.
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Supermassive black holes are famous for their ability to swallow anything - even light.
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Space Scoop: The Most Attractive Stars in the Universe (02-17-2015)
Astronomers think magnetars may be created when some massive stars die in a supernova explosion.
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Astronomers think magnetars may be created when some massive stars die in a supernova explosion.
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