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When is a black hole not a black hole? When it’s a boson star

When is a black hole not a black hole? When it’s a boson star

12 July 2017

Astronomers are confident they know what the mysterious massive object at the Milky Way’s heart is – but our first direct view this year could bring a shock
Sea of Ligeia Mare

Titan's conditions could be just right to power US-sized colony

7 July 2017

Saturn’s largest moon may be able to provide enough wind, solar or tidal power to make human life there a possibility – if we can build the tech to exploit it

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