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First black hole photo confirms Einstein's theory of relativity
Black holes are long-time superstars of science fiction. But their Hollywood fame is a little strange given that no-one has ever actually seen one – at least, until now. If...
Which houses survived wildfire? Often, those built to code
The sky was turning orange and the embers were flying from the Camp Fire when Oney and Donna Carrell and Donna's father sped away from their Paradise home.
Exoplanet detectors
The first batch of charge-coupled devices, or CCDs, to be flown on ESA's PLATO space observatory was accepted by ESA last month. This is an important milestone on the road...
Public invited to help name the largest unnamed world in the solar system
More than 10 years since its discovery, (225088) 2007 OR10 is the largest minor planet in our solar system without a name, and the 3 astronomers who discovered it want...
Israeli spacecraft nears moon landing and place in elite lunar club
Israeli spacecraft Beresheet made its final maneuver ahead of a planned descent to the moon on Thursday, which, if successful, will propel Israel into an elite group of countries that...
MAXI J1957+032 contains a neutron star, Swift observations suggest
Observations conducted with NASA's Swift space telescope have provided more insights about the nature of a compact component of the transient low-mass X-ray binary named MAXI J1957+032. Results of these...
Exoplanet detectors
Our future mission Plato, due to launch in 2026, will use highly sensitive light detectors to monitor the brightness of thousands of stars in search of Earth-sized planets
Israel’s Beresheet spacecraft to attempt Moon landing
An Israeli spacecraft will try to touch down on the lunar surface today.
Europe’s institutions consider Ariane 6 and Vega-C
ESA and Arianespace are giving full support to European institutional customers to launch their missions on Ariane 6 and Vega-C.
Israeli Moon Probe to Attempt Historic Lunar Landing Today! Watch Live
To date, three countries have landed on the moon. Today, that number may become four.
Greenland Telescope to image black holes by moving onto the Greenland ice sheet
Scientists from the Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen, will soon be able to participate in the "Event Horizon Telescope" (EHT) with the Greenland Telescope (GLT). The GLT will become...
Observing the invisible: The long journey to the first image of a black hole
The first picture of a supermassive black hole at the centre of a galaxy shows how we have, in a sense, observed the invisible.
Why Is the First-Ever Black Hole Photo an Orange Ring?
Researchers' data showed the black hole at the heart of the galaxy Messier 87 (M87).
The Future of Black Hole Photography: What's Next for the Event Horizon Telescope
The researchers who captured the first-ever images of a black hole don't plan to rest on their laurels.
Virgin Galactic Trio, Including the 1st Woman, Receives Their Commercial Astronaut Wings
Beth Moses, Virgin Galactic's chief astronaut instructor, recently received her commercial astronaut wings from the Federal Aviation Administration, making her the first woman to earn the honor.
Working together as a 'virtual telescope,' observatories around the world produce first direct images of a black hole
An international team of over 200 astronomers, including scientists from MIT's Haystack Observatory, has captured the first direct images of a black hole. They accomplished this remarkable feat by coordinating...
Martian methane mystery: First results from the ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter
New evidence of the impact of the recent planet-encompassing dust storm on water in the atmosphere, and a surprising lack of methane, are among the scientific highlights of the ExoMars...
10 Interesting Places in the Solar System We'd Like to Visit
Counting down the weirdest spots in our cosmic backyard.
Historic First Images of a Black Hole Show Einstein Was Right (Again)
Albert Einstein's towering genius is on display yet again.
Watch live: SpaceIL's Beresheet spacecraft to attempt lunar landing
Beresheet is attempting to make history on Thursday. The spacecraft is trying to become the first privately funded lander to touch down on the moon.
No nausea for Beth Moses, Virgin's space tourist trainer
Beth Moses was in the cabin of a Virgin Galactic spaceship when it climbed to 56 miles above California's Mojave Desert on February 22, crossing the boundary of the atmosphere...
SpaceX postpones first commercial launch due to strong wind
SpaceX postponed Wednesday what would have been its first commercial launch with the Falcon Heavy rocket, citing strong wind in the upper atmosphere.
Black Hole Quiz: How Well Do You Know Nature's Weirdest Creations?
Do you know your Schwarzschild radius from your Chandrasekhar limit? Find out here.
Astronomers capture black hole and its shadow for first time
Two hundred researchers used a global network of telescopes to capture the iconic image of a black hole. CBSN spoke to physicist Dr. Michio Kaku about the significance of the...
Google Doodle Celebrates the 1st Black Hole Image by the Event Horizon Telescope
When scientists with the Event Horizon Telescope unveiled the first image of a black hole April 10, astronomers around the world rejoiced. And so did Google.
SpaceX Postpones Falcon Heavy Launch Due to High Winds
SpaceX called off the much-anticipated second launch of its massive Falcon Heavy rocket on Wednesday (April 10) due to unacceptable upper-atmosphere winds.
Figure skater Nathan Chen spending break from Yale on Stars on Ice tour
As the competitive figure-skating season ends, two-time world champion Nathan Chen will spend his summer vacation from Yale University performing with the Stars On Ice tour.
Scientists reveal first picture of a black hole
Scientists on Wednesday showed off the first picture of a black hole. Its gravity is so powerful, nothing escapes, not even light. Mark Strassmann explains.