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Is there an ancient black hole at the edge of the solar system?

Space

Is there an ancient black hole at the edge of the solar system?

Hints of a hefty source of gravity beyond Pluto sparked the search for a possible “Planet Nine”. Now, some astronomers think it could instead be a black hole from the big bang, offering a rare glimpse into the early universe

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Dr Wernher von Braun

People in Science

Wernher von Braun

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Space

Satellite that can clean up space junk with a magnet about to launch

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Lunar base

Space

Kilometre-high concrete towers on the moon could power a lunar base

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satellites

Physics

Photonic laser thruster could power spacecraft from Earth

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We may have to rewrite our understanding of gravity

Space

We may have to rewrite our understanding of gravity

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Did time flow in two directions from the big bang, making two futures?

Physics

Did time flow in two directions from the big bang, making two futures?

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Space

Space junk foils astronomers observing oldest galaxy in the universe

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A warp drive that doesn't break the laws of physics is possible

Physics

A warp drive that doesn't break the laws of physics is possible

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Crew of mock lunar 'biosphere' grew food and made oxygen for 200 days

Space

Crew of mock lunar 'biosphere' grew food and made oxygen for 200 days

The inhabitants of China’s Lunar Palace biosphere lived on recycled oxygen and water, and grew their own food for a record-setting 200 days without outside intervention

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Space

Solar Opposites review: Clever, silly and bound to be an instant hit

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Space

NASA's Perseverance rover has sent back incredible images from Mars

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Space

NASA's Perseverance rover has landed safely on the surface of Mars

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Space

The United Arab Emirates’ Hope orbiter is about to arrive at Mars

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