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Entire star cluster thrown out of its galaxy

Last Updated: Thursday, May 1, 2014, 10:16

A galaxy known as M87 has thrown an entire star cluster named HVGC-1 (hypervelocity globular cluster) is now on a fast journey to nowhere.

Revealed: How our galaxies are connected

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 30, 2014, 19:26

Know how galaxies across the universe are connected? Opening a new chapter in unlocking this mystery, for the first time, astronomers have taken unprecedented images of the intergalactic medium (IGM) - the diffuse gas that connects galaxies.

`Dark matter could send asteroids crashing into earth`

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 30, 2014, 13:43

Researchers have said that dark matter could disturb orbits of comets in the outer solar system, and hurl them inward.

Are exoplanets mimicking signs of life when there is none?

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 30, 2014, 11:42

Are astronomers being fooled by signs of life on exoplanets? This may well be the case if we believe a significant research, suggesting that the search for life on planets outside our solar system may be more difficult than previously thought.

Ice-covered lake cracked open to cause colossal Mars flood millions of years ago

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 30, 2014, 11:41

A new research suggests that Mars may have had its colossal flood millions of years ago, when an ice-covered lake cracked open and gushed to the surface.

Mars rover Curiosity turns drill in rock for 3rd time

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 30, 2014, 13:51

NASA`s Mars rover Curiosity will be deploying its rock drill for the third time.

`Mysterious space plane` speeding in low Earth orbit completes 500 days in space

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 29, 2014, 19:19

A robotic space plane has been speeding in low Earth orbit, with some saying that it`s a weapon, while others claim it to be a data-gathering mission.

William Shatner receives special honour from NASA

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 29, 2014, 11:44

In honour of his support of NASA programs and science education, NASA has honoured Canadian actor William Shatner with its Distinguished Public Service Medal, the space agency`s highest award for non-government people.

Scientists building `space ark` to save humanity

Last Updated: Monday, April 28, 2014, 15:57

Scientists are developing an interstellar Noah`s Ark - a self-sustaining spaceship that can carry humans on a one-way mission to find a new world to inhabit in the event of a global catastrophe.

Signs of life on exomoons a distinct possibility too

Last Updated: Monday, April 28, 2014, 14:34

Although we are yet to witness an exomoon, there are far greater chances for exomoons to harbour life like exoplanets, a thrilling research has indicated.