Black widow binary stars consist of a neutron star consuming a nearby companion star. Find out how scientists used a new technique to find one of these rare systems, and why their discovery has two other unique characteristics.
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Social Media Distancing: Flattening the Infodemic Curve
Social media distancing might be another habit we all need to learn. Find out why we tend to spread misinformation and what we can do all do about it. (5:00 min read)
Earthlike Planet Found by NASA’s TESS
Earthlike planets are the target of NASA and MIT's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS). This week TESS found its first earth-sized planet orbiting in its suns' habitable zone. Find out why NASA scientists are calling this discovery "exciting." (4:00 min read)
Dark Matter: Is That What’s at the Centre of the Milky Way?
Dark Matter has been detected at the centre of the Milky Way galaxy. Or has it? Catch up on the debate and find out why it matters in the story of the universe. (4:00 min read)
Can Carbon Capture Solve the Climate Crisis?
Carbon Capture is a hot topic in climate policy Find out why it's all about how we do the math. (4:00 min read)
Cosmic Collision Makes Waves
​Scienctists have detected the gravitation waves from the collision between a neutron star and a black hole. Find out more about what this tells us about our place the universe.
Cosmic Collision Makes Gravitation Waves
​Scienctists have detected the gravitation waves from the collision between a neutron star and a black hole. Find out more about what this tells us about our place the universe.