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Weekly Science Updates
February 03, 2012Distorting the LensOne of the most bizarre predictions of Einstein's Theory of General Relativity is the existence of back holes, objects that are so dense that not even light can escape from their gravitational grasp. Read More...
January 27, 2012Black Holes and Star FormationIt has long been recognized that galaxy mergers or even close interactions can play a vital role in shaping the morphology of galaxies. One way they can do so, it is thought, is by triggering bursts of star formation. Read More...
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