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Doris Elin Salazar, Space.com

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Articles by Doris Elin Salazar, Space.com

Space

Massive Cosmic Collision Challenges Theories of the Early Universe

Astronomers report witnessing the formation of a galaxy cluster — the largest type of gravity-bound structure in the universe. And it’s not what they expected.

Astronomy

Here Are Images of the First Stellar Remnant Found Beyond the Milky Way

Astronomers have published photographs of colorful gas and dust strands left behind by a supernova found within the constellation Tucana, the toucan, located 200,000 light-years from Earth.

Planets

15 New Exoplanets Discovered — and One of Them May Be Suitable for Liquid Water

The planets orbit a red dwarf star called K2-155, located 200 light-years from Earth.

Planets

TRAPPIST-1 Planets Could Hold 250 Times the Amount of Water as Earth’s Oceans

A new study estimates the masses of the seven Earth-like planets, which provides insights on what their atmospheres and surfaces may be like.

Planets

Earthworms Appear to Be Thriving in Simulated Martian Soil

Worms could help future Red Planet settlers to cultivate crops by aerating soil and breaking down organic material into vital nutrients for plants.

Earth

NASA Tracks Harvey's Record Rainfall While Protecting James Webb Telescope

NASA's Aqua satellite, specialized aircraft, and the International Space Station are providing data on Tropical Storm Harvey as it continues to drop tremendous rainfall.

Astronomy

Observations of Red Supergiant Antares Shed Light on the Final Moments of Dying Stars

New research, published in the journal Nature, describes the convection in the outer atmosphere that precedes the death of red supergiant stars.

Space

The Sun's Sound Waves Reveal That Its Surface Is Thinning

Celestial acoustic research shows that the sun's outer layers are more sensitive to medium and higher frequencies, indicating that some areas of the solar surface have weakened.