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Black holes have a reputation as devourers. But they can help spawn stars, too.
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Protection against severe disease and hospitalization, however, should last much longer.
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The accidental discovery is surprising in more ways than one.
Jupiter’s largest moon sounds like a friendly robot
The Juno spacecraft is listening to Ganymede’s magnetic whispers.
Why the CDC now recommends mRNA COVID vaccines over J&J’s
Any COVID vaccine is better than no vaccine at all, the health agency made clear.
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe survived its closest encounter yet with the sun
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The Milky Way’s black hole spews hot jets that make monster bubbles
The black hole leaks out streams of gas after swallowing large masses.
Watch space rocks become fireworks during tonight’s Geminid meteor shower
This meteor shower produces up to 120 shooting stars an hour at its peak.
COVID-19 can attack fat cells, but it’s still not clear what that means
People with obesity tend to fare worse with SARS-CoV-2, but more research is needed to understand why.
This newly spotted massive alien planet is confusing astronomers
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