Milky Way
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worldPrimordial Black Hole Candidate 'Phoebe' May Have Been Detected
A mysterious 2019 microlensing event suggests a Moon-mass primordial black hole in the Milky Way's halo.
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techMilky Way Star Migration Linked to Life's Origin on Earth
New research suggests a massive exodus of stars from the Milky Way's center billions of years ago may have created a more hospitable environment for life to emerge in our solar system.
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techMilky Way Embedded in Cosmic 'Pancake' of Dark Matter, New Study Reveals
Astronomers propose the Milky Way resides within a flat structure of dark matter, explaining local cosmic anomalies and galaxy movements.
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techGaia Uncovers Hidden Swarm of Over 100 Black Holes in Milky Way
Astronomers using Gaia data have discovered a massive swarm of over 100 black holes within the Palomar 5 star cluster, potentially reshaping our understanding of galactic evolution.