Astronomy and Astrophysics

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Rogue neutrino likely came from supermassive black hole, scientists say

Astrophysicists settle century-old cosmic debate on magnetism of planets and stars

Scientists describe how solar system could have formed in bubble around giant star

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Observatory detects extragalactic cosmic rays hitting the Earth

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NASA to launch telescope on super-pressure balloon in search for cosmic rays

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Astronomers discover dark past of planet-eating ‘Death Star’

Simulations foresee hordes of colliding black holes in observatory’s future

Scientists debate likelihood of finding life on other planets by 2042

Giant Magellan Telescope Organization breaks ground in Chile

Giant Magellan Telescope’s international partners approve start of construction phase