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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Hubble Telescope Finds Most Distant Star Ever Seen
The Hubble Telescope has just located a star that's 12.9 billion light-years away. Find out why this discovery offers new insights into how our Universe began.
Origins: Cosmos, Earth and Mankind – A Review
'Origins: Cosmos, Earth and Humanity’ is a classic work in the Big History movement. Discover how it outlines the evolution of the Universe and its meaning for our lives together. (5:00 min read)
Arecibo Observatory Decommissioned After Second Cable Breaks
The Arecibo Observatory was already damaged when a main cable snapped. Find out why this closed the facility for good and what the plan is now. (4:00 min read)
Pulsar and Neutron Star Offer Clues to Cosmic Enigmas
A pulsar and a neutron star with a huge size difference have been discovered in a binary star system. Find out why this could unlock the mysteries of the cosmos. (4:30 min reading time)
Fast Radio Bursts Solve Missing Matter Mystery
Fast radio bursts (FRBs) are a mystery in themselves. Find out how they enabled scientists to determine the mass of conventional matter in the Universe. (4:30 read time)
Benefits of Nature Confirmed by Science
The benefits of nature have been touted by folks who love the outdoors for centuries. Find out how a new study shows that they've been absolutely right all along. (4:00 min read)
Calls for a New Geneva Convention for the Environment
S​cientists have written an Open Letter calling for a Fifth Geneva Convention. It would protect the environment in war zones. Find out what they wrote and why.