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![An artist's rendering of a black hole](jpg/bf9s5fj3y9cccuruvkgcm5-320-80.jpg)
Study finds black holes made from light are impossible — challenging Einstein's theory of relativity
By Andrey Feldman published
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.
![An artist's rendering comparing the "eyeball planet" to Earth. It is about twice as large and features a circular liquid ocean surrounded by ice.](jpg/rerq6qbefuzacnrzz7r6fa-320-80.jpg)
'Eyeball' planet spied by James Webb telescope might be habitable
By Ben Turner published
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.
![A photo of a large asteroid next to a small asteroid](jpg/qydeucjjsx3dmrkqml5xms-320-80.jpg)
NASA discovers secret moon orbiting nearby 'planet killer' asteroid after recent close approach to Earth
By Harry Baker published
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.
![Blurry images of an asteroid stacked next to each other](jpg/458xfkqazal3dm2bqasp26-320-80.jpg)
Earth's gravity knocked pyramid-size asteroid off course during recent ultra-close flyby, NASA images reveal
By Harry Baker published
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.
![A photo of four astronauts in a space shuttle](jpg/ni5juc7z84zmhpsk7scmb-320-80.jpg)
Even a 'weekend getaway' to space can alter astronauts' biology, sweeping new studies find
By Susan Bailey published
Even three days in space is enough to alter an astronaut's biology, according to a new set of studies that offers the most comprehensive look at spaceflight health since NASA's Twins Study.
![Artist's interpretation of a blue gas giant exoplanet very close to a sun-like star](jpg/7efpxe8mtsxwakbgtgnh3m-320-80.jpg)
James Webb telescope reveals rare, 'rotten egg' atmosphere around nearby hell planet
By Harry Baker published
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.
![A man stands on the road watching a green aurora in the sky](jpg/qcx3dwmbwynyzrhdr32u9p-320-80.jpg)
Rare 'polar rain' aurora seen from Earth for the first time
By Keith Cooper published
Seen for the first time from the ground, the polar rain aurora produced an eerie green glow captured on camera in Norway.
![A photo collage of hundreds of exoplanets](jpg/vjckmhmmrc9vfgxg9y6vi9-320-80.jpg)
Space photo of the week: 900 alien worlds packed into a single image
By Jamie Carter published
Slovakian artist Martin Vargic's spectacular new infographics artistically portray, visualize and compare more than 1,600 planets in other star systems.
![A visualization of plasma bubbles in Earth's ionosphere](jpg/i4dxupqsslcfq4rjsfurhb-320-80.jpg)
NASA spots unexpected X-shaped structures in Earth's upper atmosphere — and scientists are struggling to explain them
By Jamie Carter published
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."
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