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When Andromeda Hits the Milky Way: Earth’s Distant Future

The Andromeda Galaxy (M31) is heading toward the Milky Way for a collision in about 4 billion years, forming a new galaxy called Milkomeda. Despite the dramatic name, stars won’t crash—space is too vast. Our Solar System may be flung farther from the center or even ejected into intergalactic space, but Earth and planets stay […]

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What Are Black Holes and How Do They Form?

Black holes are regions in space with gravity so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape. They form when massive stars collapse or dense objects merge. Their intense gravity warps space-time, making them invisible except for effects like orbiting gas or light bending. Supermassive black holes exist in galaxy centers, influencing star formation. Studying […]