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Are there hidden oceans inside the moons of Uranus? Their wobbles could tell us
Studying how much the Uranian moons sway in orbit may reveal whether or not they have oceans inside of them. NASA is in the early stages of planning a mission to do just that.
Sun unleashes surprise X-class solar flare triggering radio blackout over southern Africa (video)
Watch the moment an impulsive X-class solar flare explodes from the sun in a dramatic eruption.
A 'giant' rising in the desert: World's largest telescope comes together (photo)
Construction of the world's largest telescope moves forward with progress of the dome and housing for the primary mirror.
How did the universe's most monstrous giant galaxies grow? Scientists may finally know
Astronomers have discovered that large flows of cold gas created by collisions between galaxies in the early universe may have forged some of the most monstrous star systems.
We are fast approaching the sun's 'battle zone' — and it could be even worse than solar maximum, experts warn
Space weather experts warn that solar activity will persist or even increase after solar maximum has ended and we enter a phase of the solar cycle dubbed the "battle zone."
'Ominous milestone for the planet': Arctic Ocean's 1st ice-free day could be just 3 years away, alarming study finds
The Arctic's ice cover could dip below a crucial threshold as soon as 2027, and will do so inevitably in the next 20 years if greenhouse gas emissions continue, scientists warn.
How big can black holes get? Scientists may have the answer
If they are right, we may have already discovered the largest possible ultramassive black hole! Scientists may have discovered a limit to how massive black holes can grow. If they're right, we may have already discovered the largest possible ultramassive black hole!
Car-size asteroid will zip between Earth and the moon tonight
A car-sized asteroid will pass us at about half the distance between Earth and its moon tonight (Dec. 6).
