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Marine researchers at OCEARCH have confirmed that Contender, the largest male great white shark ever recorded in the Atlantic, is currently swimming near Pamlico Sound, North Carolina — a popular summer vacation destination. The 14-foot, 1,653-pound shark, estimated to be around 30 years old, is breaking size expectations for his gender and attracting international attention from scientists and the public. …

The Cosmic Horseshoe gravitational lens: The newly discovered ultramassive blackhole lies at the centre of the orange galaxy. Far behind it is a blue galaxy that is being warped into the horseshoe shaped ring by distortions in spacetime created by the immense mass of the foreground orange galaxy. Credit: NASA/ESA It may be the most massive black hole ever found. …

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Astronomy and space sciences have mostly avoided the fraudulent practices of paper mills and predatory journals, but that might be about to change, warn the authors of a new report that delves into the ugly machinations of criminal organizations that profit from fake science. “Because space is a huge economic priority and many countries are doubling down on space research, …

We lost a true legend this week with the passing of NASA astronaut Jim Lovell at the ripe old age of 97. Lovell commanded the ill-fated Apollo 13 mission back in 1970, and along with crewmates Jack Swigert and Fred Haise — along with just about every person working at or for NASA — he managed to guide the mortally …

Space Rock That Punched Through Roof Almost Struck Resident  The New York Times Meteorite that punched a hole through Georgia roof may be older than Earth itself  Space Meteorite that hit home is older than Earth, scientists say  BBC Tiny fireball that crashed into Georgia home is 4.56bn-year-old meteorite, say experts  The Guardian Meteorite that flew across sky now has a name  Live 5 News …

Facebook Tweet Email Link Marine researchers exploring extreme depths say they have discovered an astonishing deep-sea ecosystem of chemosynthetic life that’s fueled by gases escaping from fractures in the ocean bed. The expedition revealed methane-producing microbes and marine invertebrates that make their home in unforgiving conditions where the sun’s rays don’t reach, according to a new study. Geochemist Mengran Du …

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The Fermi bubbles are two enormous orbs of gas and cosmic rays that tower over the Milky Way, covering a region roughly as large as the galaxy itself. These giant space bubbles may be fueled by a strong outflow of matter from the …

For more than 20 years, the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Mars Express orbiter has been imaging the surface of the Red Planet. One region, in particular, continues to fascinate the Mars Express team, known as Acheron Fossae. A new high-resolution photo examines the western edge of this region, giving us a closer look at the fascinating topography found here. Acheron …

Our universe is filled with floating nebulae, spinning planets and black holes. But if we closed our eyes and listened, what would these celestial objects sound like? Would we hear a faint whoosh? Or a low hum? In actuality, if you went to outer space, you probably won’t hear very much at all. “There is that popular saying that ‘no …