Earth's Place in the Universe

  1. Fossils

    Did dinosaurs do handstands?

    Enormous dinosaurs might have balanced on their front feet when wading in shallow water.

    By Sorcha McDonagh
  2. Space

    Big galaxy swallows little galaxy

    Astronomers find a convincing case of a large galaxy caught in the act of eating a smaller one.

    By Emily Sohn
  3. Planets

    A planet from the early universe

    Astronomers have found the oldest and most distant planet known in the universe.

    By Emily Sohn
  4. Planets

    A planet’s slim-fast plan

    A planet orbiting very close to its sun can quickly lose weight.

    By Emily Sohn
  5. Space

    Black holes that burp

    Some black holes in outer space may actually spit out as much material as they suck in.

    By Emily Sohn
  6. Space

    A galaxy far, far, far away

    Astronomers have glimpsed some of the most distant galaxies yet found.

    By Emily Sohn
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