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This Brown Dwarf Isn't a 'Failed Star' — It's a Magnetic Powerhouse
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Neither massive planets nor tiny stars, brown dwarfs are entirely different substellar curiosities that possess qualities of both.
10 Fastest Things in the Universe
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We're about to power through some of the speediest stuff this universe - both in the real world and in fiction - has to offer.
How a Supernova Works
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A dying star can explode with the force of a few octillion nuclear bombs and create any element in the universe. But why do stars go supernova?
Nearby Earth-sized Alien World Orbits 'Quiet' Star, Boosting Habitable Potential
And it's just a galactic hop, skip and a jump away.
Only a Black Hole Could Make a Black Hole That Massive!
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Black holes may merge to produce second-generation black holes. Learn more about black holes at HowStuffWorks.
Gliese 581c: The First 'Earth-like' Planet Found
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Gliese 581c was one of the first "Earth-like" planets found, back in 2007. It generated a lot of excitement then but what about now?
How Stars Work
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When you look up at night and see thousands of stars, have you ever wondered what you are looking at? Learn what stars are and how they live and die!
After the Sun Dies, It'll Become a Stellar Crystal
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The sun is going to eventually leave behind a shimmering legacy and turn into a massive crystal. Learn why at HowStuffWorks.
Why Are Planets Almost Spherical?
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None of the planets in our solar system are perfect spheres, nor for that matter is our sun. Learn more about oblate spheroids at HowStuffWorks.
In 'Star Wars' Entire Stars and Planets Get Destroyed — Is That Possible?
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Could a planet or star ever be destroyed through man-made means, like in the 'Star Wars' series? Learn more about Starkiller Base.