This infrared view offers the clearest look yet at how dwarf galaxies merge, evolve, trade gas and ignite waves of new stars.

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Discover how the tiny barbs on the feathers of the riflebird taught scientists how to make "ultrablack" merino wool fabric.

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A surge in satellites orbiting Earth is introducing unprecedented light pollution, now threatening the images captured by ...

NASA's next big eye on the cosmos is now fully assembled. On Nov. 25, technicians joined the inner and outer portions of the ...