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So what is a supermassive black hole anyway?Astronomers say they have discovered a supermassive black hole within one of the smallest known dwarf galaxies.
Antarctic ice at record-high growth, Arctic continues to loseAntarctica gained 7.6 million square miles of sea ice this southern winter, according to The National Snow and Ice Data Center, while sea ice in its northern counterpart continues to shrink.
Global population could top 12 billion by 2100An unexpected uptick in birthrates in sub-Saharan African countries could accelerate global population growth. By the end of this century, the world's population could climb as high as 12.3 billion people, according to new estimates.
Why are chimps violent? Is it our fault?A analysis of five decades of research on chimpanzees and their apparently more peaceful cousins, bonobos, finds that habitat destruction by humans is not to blame for chimp violence.
Inside a tiny galaxy, a humongous black holeThe giant void discovered at the center of the ultra-compact galaxy known as M60-UCD1 makes up about 15 percent of the galaxy's total mass.
New study reveals that 'Finding Nemo' could really happen, sort ofA clownfish just a few days old can travel hundreds of miles, researchers have discovered.
What happened on Mars? NASA's MAVEN arrives Sunday to find out.After 10 months and 442 million miles, the orbiter is scheduled to begin orbiting Mars this weekend. MAVEN will spend a year gathering information about the planet's upper atmosphere, in an effort to learn what made Mars inhospitable to life.
Boffins discover colossal black hole within tiny dwarf galaxyThe discovery of a supermassive black hole in an ultra-compact dwarf galaxy suggests that black holes may be far more common than previously thought.
Humans aren't to blame for chimpanzee violence, study saysA 54-year study of chimpanzee behavior suggests that war-like violence is a natural part of chimp culture and not the result of human interference, as previously thought.
What will NASA’s $6.8 billion space taxi contracts really buy?The Boeing Company and Space Exploration Technologies Corp. will soon be ferrying NASA astronauts to the International Space Station. The private contractors will lend the space agency much more than a lift.
Where do Europeans come from? DNA hints at new branch on family tree.By sequencing the genomes of ancient farmers and hunter-gatherers, scientists have discovered that modern Europeans have ancestry in at least three different populations.
NASA picks Boeing, SpaceX for 'space taxi' serviceNASA officials announced Tuesday that the agency will partner with Boeing and SpaceX to ferry astronauts to the International Space Station.
Archaeologists use robot exoskeleton to explore Ancient Greek shipwreckUsing a semi-robotic metal diving suit, marine archaeologists have begun exploring a 2,000 year old shipwreck that held the famed Antikythera mechanism.
Big companies agree to cut back on a potent greenhouse gasAt an event attended by executives from Coke, Dupont, and Honeywell, the White House unveiled a set of voluntary measures aimed to reduce emissions of hydrofluorocarbons.
Thousands flee as lava flows from Philippines volcanoMore lava has erupted from Mount Mayon, the Philippines' most active volcano, prompting officials to order thousands of villagers to move out of harm's way.
Meteor that wiped out dinosaurs shook up plants too, say scientistsThe space rock that struck Earth some 66 million years ago did more than usher the non-avian dinosaurs to extinction, allowing mammals to flourish. New research shows that conditions after the impact were also a boon for deciduous plants.
NASA taps SpaceX and Boeing to ferry US astronauts into spaceNASA is looking to the private sector to replace the space shuttles, which retired in 2011 after 30 years of orbital service.
As East Coast waters warm, an invader moves inIn recent years, lionfish, native to the South Pacific and Indian Oceans, have invaded Caribbean and southeastern US waters. Water temperature has so far limited their range, but warming waters could open up new frontiers for these efficient colonists.
Archaeologists in Israel identify humongous 5,000-year-old monumentArchaeologists previously thought that the huge crescent-shaped structure was part of a city wall, but new research indicates that it is a standing monument.
Real-life telepathy? Scientists transmit brain-to-brain signal.Scientists have made brain recordings of a person thinking a salutation in India, which was emailed and then decoded by a brain in France.
