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Christian Science Monitor - Science
First Look - Hey now, you're a dead star. Meet Gaia, the Milky Way's second-largest black hole. A black hole named Gaia BH3, 33 times greater in size than the sun, was discovered 2,000 light years from Earth. The only other in our Milky Way galaxy, Sagittarius, is 26,000 light years away from Earth and traveling in the opposite direction.
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Some things are worth missing school for. An eclipse road trip, and a search for wonder. Our reporter, like many parents, wanted his son to experience the wonder of a total solar eclipse. As so often happens with parenting, the one left most in awe by the celestial event was not the fifth grader.21 hours ago
Howling at the moon on a Monday afternoon. Eclipse brings thousands to Vermont. -- In a country seemingly fractured about most things, on Monday, Americans came together under one sky.11 days ago
Project 'Frozen Dumbo' helps boost dwindling African elephant populations -- Factors such as poaching and habitat loss have decimated wild African elephant populations. Operation "Frozen Dumbo" aims to bolster the animals' numbers in the wild and in zoos.11 days ago
The Explainer -- A solar eclipse is coming April 8. Here's what you need to know. -- The total solar eclipse on April 8 will be visible to millions of Americans. Here's a guide to how and where to watch it and what to expect.21 hours ago
A sidewalk telescope in Madrid offers a glimpse into the night sky's unknown -- The stars have inspired wonder and contemplation from time immemorial. On Madrid's sidewalks, one man is helping locals experience them today with a glimpse through his telescope.18 days ago
US back on moon, with difficult landing for first private-sector craft -- The first lunar spacecraft landing by a private company – Houston-based Intuitive Machines – is a milestone. But technical challenges highlight the difficulty of space exploration.18 days ago
First Look -- Charlotte the stingray swims alone. So how is she suddenly pregnant? -- A North Carolina aquarium announced that a stingray who has not been around a male companion in eight years is pregnant. Parthenogenesis, or asexual reproduction, is a rare phenomenon that can occur in some birds, reptiles, and amphibians.14 days ago
Humans and the moon: A closer look at an evolving relationship -- A science journalist offers perspective on how humans can wisely steward the new phase of lunar exploration.17 days ago
First Look -- 'The little helicopter that could': Ingenuity takes final Mars flight -- Originally slated for a 30-day mission, NASA's Ingenuity helicopter shouldered three years of discovery, achieving the first controlled flights on another planet and helping engineers push the limits of space exploration.18 days ago
First Look -- Out in the cold: Frigid temps stall commute for EV drivers -- Subzero temperatures across the central U.S. are taking a toll on drivers – and their electric vehicles. Though reduced battery capacity and impaired charging can make for a tricky commute, there are short-term fixes and systemic solutions in the works.2 months ago
Why NASA's latest mission targets a metal-rich asteroid2 months ago
First Look -- Spacecraft sends sample from asteroid 50 million miles away -- After traveling for seven years and 4 billion miles, NASA's spacecraft returns a capsule to earth with a sample of rubble from the asteroid Bennu.2 months ago
If you map it, they will come: The effort to chart the seafloor -- Journalist Laura Trethewey plunges into the intense race to map the oceans – and the potential for exploitation of one of the planet's few remaining frontiers.2 months ago