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Posts tagged black holes

July 1, 2016

 

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The Remains of a Star

A black hole has such a powerful gravitational pull that it sucks up everything nearby, including light.

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September 30, 2015

 

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Ghostly Objects Surrounding Distant Galaxies 

In 2007, a Dutch schoolteacher discovered green ghostly structures surrounding distant galaxies that he dubbed "voorwerps."

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September 11, 2010

 

String Theory: The Holy Grail of Quantum Mechanics?

So what's all this hype about "string theory"? Find out what scientists are saying about it now!

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May 6, 2004

 

A Deep Hole in the Pole

The neatest new idea for a telescope is a deep hole in the pole. Learn about the AMANDA II on this Moment of Science.

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March 5, 2004

 

The Lowest Note in the Universe

What's the lowest note in the universe? The answer may surprise you. Find out on this Moment of Science.

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