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China creates cosmic black holes
Space science

China creates cosmic black holes

Two Chinese scientists have reported that they have created a small black hole in the laboratory, but it is only capable of absorbing light.

December 17, 2018
Chandra X-ray 10-year anniversary.
Space science

Chandra X-ray 10-year anniversary.

About 10 years ago the Columbia spacecraft launched with the astronomers' hopes and dreams - Chandra X-ray Observatory

December 17, 2018
How to recreate the bkack hole?
Space science

How to recreate the bkack hole?

Despite the popularity of black holes in scientific novels, there is still a lot to learn about black holes, the mysterious space area that was once thought to be comple…

December 17, 2018
Super energy gamma beam
Space science

Super energy gamma beam

Using a combination of telescopes around the globe, scientists have discovered huge energetic gamma rays coming from an area close to the supermassive black hole.

December 17, 2018
Galaxies reach adulthood in hydrogen pools
Space science

Galaxies reach adulthood in hydrogen pools

The growth of galaxies and black holes has been made clear by data from NASA's Chandra Space Telescope and many other telescopes. This finding helps discover the nature…

December 17, 2018
New history page about black holes (part I)
Space science

New history page about black holes (part I)

The cosmic black hole had to endure bad reputation. Newspapers accuse them of gravity monsters, astronomers have labeled them nicknames who like to hide themselves, and…

December 17, 2018
Black hole flushed from Centaurus A
Space science

Black hole flushed from Centaurus A

Scientists take a new look at the Centaurus A galaxy (NGC 5128) when the rays and lobes emanating from the central black hole are recorded by wavelengths of light below…

December 17, 2018