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This Star Survived Being Swallowed by a Black Hole
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A new kind of survival story: Scientists discovered a star that came near a black hole and lived to tell the tale - at least temporarily.
Can You Crack This Nuts Quiz?
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Time to get nutty! How much do you know about all of the different types of nuts out there? Take this quiz and find out!
The Great Planetary Conjunction of 2020
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In 2020, Jupiter and Saturn aligned so closely that, from Earth, they looked like they were practically touching. The last time we saw this was in 1226.
When Were the Twin Towers Built?
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The twin towers of the World Trade Center were true originals -- their history is one of innovation, persistence and grand ideas.
Could a planet exist without a host star?
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It's not uncommon for planets to wander alone through the universe like big, sullen teenagers. But how do they end up flying solo, and could they still harbor life?
How Asteroid Belts Work
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Asteroid belts may tell us how our very solar system came into existence. Learn all about asteroid belts, from their characteristics to what they can teach us.
How Supervolcanoes Work
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Only a few natural events pack the power to knock global civilization on its heels. One is a planet-killing meteor. Care to guess the other?
How Lunar Eclipses Work
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A lunar eclipse occurs when a full moon passes within Earth's shadow. Learn what causes a lunar eclipse and the different types of lunar eclipse.
What Is Solar Wind?
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Solar wind is a continuous stream of mostly hydrogen and helium that flows outward from the sun in all directions. It does everything from disrupt GPS signals to create the aurora borealis.
What Would Happen if the Earth Stopped Rotating?
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You can say goodbye to the seven continents and hello to days that seem infernally long. What else awaits you on a spin-free Earth?