PIGS find ancient stars in the heart of the Milky Way

An international team of researchers has obtained the largest set of detailed observations yet of the oldest stars in the center of our Galaxy, the Milky Way. The Pristine Inner Galaxy Survey (PIGS) team finds that this group ...

Cyclone leaves 13 dead in Brazil

A cyclone which tore through southern Brazil has killed at least 13 people and forced thousands from their homes, authorities said Sunday.

Exactly how massive is the Milky Way?

How do you weigh a galaxy? It's an astronomical challenge, particularly if it's the galaxy you call home. It turns out there are several ways to get a handle on the mass of the Milky Way, and a recent study posted on the ...

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