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Scientists discover bizarre region around black holes that proves Einstein right yet again - By - Ben Turner - published - 17 May 24 - Einstein's general theory of relativity predicted that so-called 'plunging regions' around black holes would accelerate matter into them at the speed of light. Now, X-ray observations of a remote black hole have proved him right.
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'It was not a peaceful crossing': Hannibal's troops linked to devastating fire 2,200 years ago in Spain - By - Tom Metcalfe - published - 17 May 24 - Researchers think a farmhouse in the Pyrenees was set on fire by Carthaginian troops on their way to attack Rome.6 hours ago
Alien 'Dyson sphere' megastructures could surround at least 7 stars in our galaxy, new studies suggest - By - Harry Baker - published - 16 May 24 - Researchers have identified at least seven stars in our galaxy that may be surrounded by super-advanced alien megastructures, known as Dyson spheres. However, this is not the only explanation for these stars.15 hours ago
James Webb telescope spots 2 monster black holes merging at the dawn of time, challenging our understanding of the universe - By - Brandon Specktor - published - 16 May 24 - New observations with the James Webb Space Telescope reveal the most distant pair of merging black holes ever spotted. The discovery further challenges leading theories of cosmology.15 hours ago
Some of the oldest stars in the universe found hiding near the Milky Way's edge - and they may not be alone - By - Harry Baker - published - 16 May 24 - Astronomers reanalyzed the chemical composition of three stars in the Milky Way's halo and found that they are between 12 and 13 billion years old. They may have also been stolen from other galaxies.17 hours ago
Jupiter's elusive 5th moon caught crossing the Great Red Spot in new NASA images - By - Keith Cooper - published - 15 May 24 - NASA's Juno spacecraft has spotted the elusive fifth moon of Jupiter transiting the giant planet's Great Red Spot, giving astronomers a rare view of this small but intriguing natural satellite.1 day ago
130,000-year-old Neanderthal-carved bear bone is symbolic art, study argues - By - Soumya Sagar - published - 15 May 24 - The carved bear bone is one of the earliest human-made artifacts with "symbolic culture" unearthed in Europe.1 day ago
Orcas have attacked and sunk another boat in Europe - and experts warn there could be more attacks soon - By - Harry Baker - published - 15 May 24 - A group of orcas known to attack boats in southwest Europe have sunk a 50-foot sailing yacht in the Strait of Gibraltar after ripping open its hull. It is the fifth time these killer whales have sent a ship to the seafloor in the last three years.1 day ago
Newfound 'glitch' in Einstein's relativity could rewrite the rules of the universe, study suggests - By - Ben Turner - published - 15 May 24 - Einstein's theory of general relativity is our best description of the universe at large scales, but a new observation that reports a "glitch" in gravity around ancient structures could force it to be modified.1 day ago
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