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The 'Super Bowl of Astronomy' begins next week in New Orleans
The 243rd meeting of the American Astronomical Society runs from Jan. 7 to Jan. 11, and we can't wait to see what amazing science announcements it bestows upon us.
The Magellanic Clouds must be renamed, astronomers say
A coalition of over 50 astronomers is calling to rename the Large and Small Magellanic Clouds.
Light pollution poses serious threat to astronomy, skywatching and more, study says
Astronomers are once again ringing alarm bells about rising light pollution destroying pristine night skies. This time, though, their worries extend beyond their core discipline.
Astronomers can't wait to search for signs of life and massive black-hole mergers
From black holes to the search for life, scientific breakthroughs are on the horizon as new observatories come online.
James Webb Space Telescope's ground-breaking study of a planet-forming disk hints at future exoplanet discoveries
The James Webb Space Telescope has for the first time peered inside a planet-forming disk of dust surrounding a nearby star, a development promising to supercharge the search for exoplanets.
This new authority will decide the fate of astronomy atop Hawaii's contested Maunakea volcano
After years of conflict, a Hawaiian mountain that's home to some of the most important astronomical observatories on Earth finds itself at peace.
Star survives spaghettification by black hole
A star has survived a close encounter with a black hole, but the black hole has been able to sneak a second bite.
Newfound alien planet has nuclear fusion going in its core
An international team of scientists has found a huge new alien world that's on the boundary between planet and "failed star."
