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Watch a supermassive black hole feast in mesmerizing new simulation (video)

There's no consensus yet on how supermassive black holes form, but a new mesmerizing simulation is taking a crack at that question like never before.

Amazing Hubble telescope photo shows space 'sword' piercing huge celestial 'heart'

A flaming blue sword seems to pierce a giant cosmic heart in a gorgeous new photo captured by the Hubble Space Telescope.

7 megalodon shark facts that will blow your mind

Meet the biggest sharks ever to grace the seas.

Flu season will be bad this year, research predicts

The findings underscore the importance of flu shots this year.

Medieval Russians hid silver hoard before Mongol invasion

They weren't hiding it from the Mongols, but an earlier, unknown enemy.

Is dark matter made of 'Fermi balls' forged in the Big Bang?

A new theory suggests dark matter may have come from quantum bags that got squished together in the early universe.

Photos: Devastating Caldor wildfire threatens Lake Tahoe

The devastating wildfires are closing in on South Lake Tahoe resort, causing thousands of people to flee.

Cannibal toads eat so many of their young, they're speeding up evolution

Competition is so fierce Down Under, the invasive cane toad has become a mega-cannibal.

SpaceX's Dragon docks at ISS in time for astronaut's birthday

The robotic Dragon capsule delivered about 4,800 lbs. (2,200 kilograms) of supplies and scientific gear to the orbiting lab.

See Hurricane Ida from 1 million miles away in this NOAA satellite view

The sheer size of Hurricane Ida when it made landfall on Sunday was clearly visible from a NOAA satellite 1 million miles away.

Man can change his pupil size on command, once thought an impossible feat

A 23-year-old student in Germany can shrink and enlarge his pupils on demand, according to a new case report — a feat that was previously thought to be impossible.

10 of the deadliest snakes

An encounter with one of these venomous snakes could cost you your life.

Could a spaceship fly through a gas giant like Jupiter?

These planets are mostly made of gas, but a spaceship would have a rough time trying to get through a giant planet like Jupiter or Saturn.

Intense exercise could trigger ALS in those with genetic risk

More research needs to be done to confirm the link.

Why did Hurricane Ida stay so strong for so long?

Coastal Louisiana provided Hurricane Ida with enough fuel to power major hurricane winds for hours.

What is ESP?

Also known as «the sixth sense» or «psi,» extrasensory perception, or ESP, encompasses a wide range of paranormal abilities, including mind reading and predicting the future.

Oranges: Nutrition, health benefits & risks

In addition to being a delicious snack, sweet, juicy oranges contain a multitude of nutrients.

Newly discovered island is the closest land to the North Pole

In July, a group of scientists accidentally found themselves on a tiny island in northern Greenland made up of mounds of silt and gravel. It turned out to be an unknown island.

New cracks found on International Space Station

Officials have not reported if the new cracks are causing any air leaks.

Alien life could thrive on big 'Hycean' exoplanets

The search for alien life should broaden its horizons a bit, a new study suggests.

Quantum crystal could reveal the identity of dark matter

By entangling the motion and quantum properties of a beryllium crystal, scientists have achieved unprecedented precision for measuring electromagnetic waves.

Lost monastery led by powerful 8th-century queen discovered in England

She had an unusual amount of power for her time.

Could climate change make humans go extinct?

Humanity is feeling the effects of climate change around the world, but could climate change make humans go extinct?

Transylvanian skeletons found with urns from the afterlife placed on their heads

Further tests of the remains may reveal how the settlers lived and why they died.

What is the oldest shark?

The Greenland shark is the oldest known shark, with one individual estimated to be 392 years old.

'Extremely dangerous' Hurricane Ida makes landfall in Louisiana with 150 mph winds

Hurricane Ida, an "extremely dangerous" Category 4 hurricane, made landfall near Port Fourchon, Louisiana at 11:55 a.m. local time on Sunday (Aug. 29), bringing with it maximum sustained winds of 150 mph (240 km/h) and "extremely life-threateni

Hurricane Ida could slam into Louisiana just shy of Category 5

Hurricane Ida is barreling across the Gulf of Mexico with maximum sustained winds of nearly 100 mph (155 km/h). Its eye is trained on Louisiana, where the swirling storm is expected to make landfall as a Category 4 hurricane on Sunday.

Why do faces become less symmetrical with age?

The aging process doesn't happen equally on both sides, leaving the human face increasingly less symmetrical with age.

Hurricane Ida expected to slam into Louisiana as 'extremely dangerous major hurricane'

Hurricane Ida is barreling across the Gulf of Mexico with maximum sustained winds of nearly 100 mph (155 km/h). Its eye is trained on Louisiana, where the swirling storm is expected to make landfall as a Category 4 hurricane on Sunday.

What is the fastest animal on Earth?

The cheetah is often called the world's fastest animal. But is that true?

'Murder hornet' nest leads to discovery of 180 adults, 1,500 larvae

A «murder hornet» nest in Washington had 113 adults and 1,500 developing Asian giant hornets inside.

Storm Ida could slam into Louisiana as a Category 3 hurricane

The Governor of Louisiana has declared a state of emergency in advance of the storm.

Earthquake swarm rocks the ground at Hawaii's Kilauea volcano

A swarm of more than 140 earthquakes at Hawaii's Kilauea volcano caused the U.S. Geological Survey to raise the alert level for a potential eruption, but it seems to have been a false alarm.

Scientists detected the radio 'colors' of a fast radio burst for the first time

Astronomers detected the radio 'colors' of a fast radio burst (FRB) for the first time, proving that the source was not a binary star system.

Scientists detected the radio 'colors' of an FRB for the first time

Astronomers detected the radio 'colors' of a fast radio burst (FRB) for the first time, proving that the source was not a binary star system.

Martian 'blueberries' may hold signs of ancient water, new study suggests

Martian 'blueberry' stones may hold evidence of the planet's watery past, a new study of similar minerals on Earth suggests.

Interstellar comets visit our solar system more frequently than thought

Comets from other star systems, such as 2019 Borisov, visit the sun's neighborhood more frequently than scientists had thought, a new study suggests.

6 mysterious structures hidden beneath the Greenland ice sheet

The Greenland ice sheet, nearly 2 miles thick in places, hides a landscape of canyons, mountains, fjords and gem-like lakes.

Satellite images show crowds at Kabul airport before two reported explosions

Massive crowds converged at Hamid Karzai International Airport before explosions there killed and injured dozens on Thursday (Aug. 26).
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