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Study finds black holes made from light are impossible — challenging Einstein's theory of relativity
New theoretical research finds that it's impossible to form a black hole with the energy of light particles alone, poking a hole in Einstein's theory of general relativity.
'Eyeball' planet spied by James Webb telescope might be habitable
Located 50 light-years from Earth, the beady-eyed exoplanet LHS 1140 b could be a perfect candidate for discovering liquid water outside the solar system, new research suggests.
NASA discovers secret moon orbiting nearby 'planet killer' asteroid after recent close approach to Earth
New NASA images of a mountain-size, "planet killer" asteroid that made its closest approach to Earth last month have revealed a surprise companion circling the massive space rock.
Earth's gravity knocked pyramid-size asteroid off course during recent ultra-close flyby, NASA images reveal
New photos of the recently discovered asteroid 2024 MK, which zoomed past Earth in late June, reveal that the massive space rock's orbit has been significantly altered by its close approach to our planet.
James Webb telescope reveals rare, 'rotten egg' atmosphere around nearby hell planet
The James Webb Space Telescope revealed that the hot Jupiter exoplanet HD 189733 b, located just 64 light-years from Earth, has an atmosphere full of hydrogen sulfide, meaning it likely smells of rotten eggs.
Rare 'polar rain' aurora seen from Earth for the first time
Seen for the first time from the ground, the polar rain aurora produced an eerie green glow captured on camera in Norway.
Space photo of the week: 900 alien worlds packed into a single image
Slovakian artist Martin Vargic's spectacular new infographics artistically portray, visualize and compare more than 1,600 planets in other star systems.
NASA spots unexpected X-shaped structures in Earth's upper atmosphere — and scientists are struggling to explain them
NASA's GOLD mission found unexpected X- and C-shaped structures in the plasma of Earth's ionosphere. Researchers have likened our upper atmosphere to "alphabet soup."
