NuSTAR Detects 10 Black Hole Behemoths

A powerful NASA space telescope has found not one, but 10 monster black holes lurking in the hearts of distant galaxies.



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There's a Peanut in the Center of Our Galaxy

No, our central supermassive black hole hasn't been caught snacking again, the peanut is the shape of the central bulge of our galaxy.



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Deadly Eruptions on Tiny Paradise Island

Two new images from space show the violent effects of the most recent eruptions on the Indonesian island of Paluweh. Continue reading →



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Cellphone Saves Man from Polar Bear Attack

Trapped by a polar bear, a resourceful man saves himself with a cellphone. Continue reading →



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'Sorcerer' Scams Woman for Sex and Money

An Isreali 'psychic' is accused of tricking a woman into providing him with sex and money. Continue reading →



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Are We Hard-Wired to Enjoy Cheating?

Is there an evolutionary explanation for conning others?



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Ocean Drones On the Lookout for Hurricanes

Aquatic drones, known as gliders, will soon ply the Atlantic coast of North America collecting data during the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season. Continue reading →



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