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Artist's concept depicts a supermassive black hole in the process of shredding a massive star, at least 30 times the mass of our sun, to pieces.
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SPACE

The light of 10 trillion suns: Scientists report the biggest black hole flare ever recorded

A female Orca in the Arctic Circle.
Oliver Morin / AFP via Getty Images file
SCIENCE NEWS

Video shows orcas hunting great white sharks and devouring their livers

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Legendary sports broadcaster Bob Costas speaks with NBC News' Ellison Barber about his work helping raise money for paralysis research. Costas will host the 40th annual Great Sport Legends Dinner in New York, which aims to find a cure for paralysis. 

Bob Costas to host fundraising dinner for paralysis research

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Wyoming dinosaur 'mummies' reveal a surprise: Hoofed feet

Edmontosaurus, which munched plants with its broad and flat snout that vaguely resembled a duckbill, roamed western North America in the Cretaceous Period.
An artist's impression shows the duck-billed dinosaur Edmontosaurus
An artist's impression shows the duck-billed dinosaur Edmontosaurus
12d ago

Climate change

Climate change

'Functionally extinct': After 10,000 years on the Florida coast, two key corals are dead

In a grim study, researchers conclude that ocean heat killed off two coral species that had been building reefs in Florida since the Ice Age.
A scuba diver near a coral reef underwater
A scuba diver near a coral reef underwater
13d ago

Climate change

Climate change

It was the costliest six months on record for climate disasters — and almost wasn't reported

The Trump administration cut a NOAA program that tracked weather events that caused at least $1 billion in damage. A nonprofit has redeveloped the database.
Eaton fire victims return to their burned out homes in Altadena
Eaton fire victims return to their burned out homes in Altadena
14d ago

Space

Space

Elon Musk goes on a tirade after NASA says it will seek moon landers from SpaceX rivals

Musk's company is behind schedule in developing its Starship rocket, while NASA's interim leader wants to put astronauts on the moon while Trump is in office.
14d ago

Science News

Science News

One of the world's rarest whales grows in population in the Atlantic

The North Atlantic right whale now numbers an estimated 384 animals, up eight from the previous year, according to a report released Tuesday.
North Atlantic right whale.
North Atlantic right whale.
15d ago

Space

Space

Large chunk of suspected space debris found in Australian desert

The Australian Space Agency said the object "is likely a propellant tank or pressure vessel from a space launch vehicle."
A dark rock like structure in the middle of the road
A dark rock like structure in the middle of the road
18d ago

Asia

Asia

Chinese Nobel Prize-winning physicist Chen Ning Yang dies at 103

Yang, considered one of the most influential scientists in modern physics, was famous for the Yang–Mills theory he developed with Robert Mills.
Image: FILES-HONG KONG-CHINA-US-PHYSICS
Image: FILES-HONG KONG-CHINA-US-PHYSICS
18d ago

Science News

Science News

Gene engineering of wild plants and animals gets nod of approval from top environmental groups

Controversial efforts to "de-extinct" archaic creatures, like the so-called "dire wolf," fall under the umbrella, as well.
dire wolves science dna genetics
dire wolves science dna genetics
18d ago

Science News

Science News

Stunning micro images reveal the invisible world around us

Nikon's annual Small World competition showcases images of a world that humans can't usually see, as captured through the lens of a microscope.
A microscopy view of a jumping spider.
A microscopy view of a jumping spider.
19d ago

Environment

Environment

More than 20 states sue EPA over canceled grants for solar power

Under the Trump administration, the EPA canceled a $7 billion program aimed at making solar power accessible to low-income households.
Sunset beams reflect in solar farm panels in Pennsylvania rolling farmlands and commercial zone in Brodheadsville, Poconos.
Sunset beams reflect in solar farm panels in Pennsylvania rolling farmlands and commercial zone in Brodheadsville, Poconos.
19d ago

Space

Space

As the U.S. and China race to the moon, America's hopes rest on SpaceX — and it's behind

China wants astronauts on the moon by 2030. For NASA to get back there first, it needs SpaceX to quickly complete its Starship rocket.
SpaceX's mega rocket Starship blasts off into the sky past clouds
SpaceX's mega rocket Starship blasts off into the sky past clouds

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