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- From Around the Web, Space
- October 16, 2019
Astronomers have gotten the earliest look yet at a tidal disruption event

Astronomers have gotten the earliest look yet at a tidal disruption event

The findings show how the ancient civilization adapted farming practices in the face of environmental challenges.

But don’t worry, no laws of physics are being violated.

New observations show that 2I/Borisov looks like a comet, just what astronomers expected

Chilean officials are investigating a curious collection of burning objects that fell onto parts of the country last week.

If you venture outside around dusk this fall and look due west, you could be in for the sight of your life.

It’s not just UFOs out there.

“If they are here, I hope they’re nice,” Musk says.

Large galaxies like the Milky Way do not roam the cosmos alone. Instead, they are surrounded by many smaller companion galaxies. The largest satellite of the Milky Way is called the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC), and it should be big enough to have its own satellites – but these satellites don’t seem to be there.

A ‘fluffy cloud’ of protein shields water bears’ DNA from radiation, drying and other damage



