Science n Space News

55-sided, 555-carat 'Enigma' black diamond (potentially from space) goes on sale

The black diamond known as the "Enigma" will soon be sold at auction, but experts are unsure about the origins of the stunning gem.

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Bizarre knotted DNA structures linked to cancer in mice

Missing enzymes may cause troublesome knots to appear in DNA.

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On the 'doorstep of doom': Doomsday Clock stands at 100 seconds to midnight

The hypothetical timepiece known as the Doomsday Clock stands at 100 seconds to midnight — the time that was set in 2020, marking humanity's lack of progress in making the world safer from global threats.

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Monster black hole spotted 'giving birth' to stars

Black holes have been seen doing this before, but never in a galaxy so small.

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