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A Binary Star Neighbors Our Galaxy’s Supermassive Black Hole
Learn how two orbiting stars endure the gravitational forces of nearby Sagittarius A*, a supermassive black hole at the center of our galaxy.
Oldest-Known Fossil of Creature That Seems Part Reptile, Part Mammal Found
Learn how the Gorgonopsian fossil was found in Mallorca, dating back 270 million years, and was discovered far from other places the saber-toothed animal prowled.
7 of NASA’s Aerospace Launch Vehicles Currently in Use
What does NASA use to send people and equipment into space? Find out the launch vehicles of today.
The Tiny Blue-Ringed Octopus Is Iridescent and Deadly
This tiny octopus packs a poisonous punch, but just how deadly is it to humans? Read on to learn more about the blue-ringed octopus.
Bronze Age Bones Indicate Violent Death and Possible Cannibalism
Find out more about this historic find and how it illuminates a darker side of early human history.
Do Animals Share Out of the Goodness of Their Hearts?
Learn why some animals never forget who has shared food with them or who has been stingy.
Why Beluga Whales are the Canaries of the Sea
Learn more about why beluga whales don’t have dorsal fins and why they have extra neck vertebrae.
Violent Solar Storms Can Rage in the Universe About Every 100 Years
Learn how violent solar storms shower Earth with radioactive atoms.
The 2024 Geminid Meteor Shower Is About To Peak — Here’s What to Know
Check out why even with a nearly full moon, you may still be able to see this meteor shower.