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For the first time in an ordinary galaxy, astronomers have spotted a hidden pair of supermassive black holes in orbit around each another. The binary system was discovered because they were ripping apart a star just as an observatory happened to be looking in their direction. photo credit: Artist's impression of a binary supermassive black hole system / ESA--C. Carreau Two supermassi

You'll never look at them in the same way again. On a slightly more scientific note, did you know that a dog nose print is as unique as a human fingerprint? This week on IFLS, a female insect develops a penis-like sex organ, the Kepler team discovers the most Earth-like planet YET, a meteorite explodes over Russia (again!), and much more! To check out Elise's favorite science book

THIS lion was flipped five metres into the air by a buffalo in the Kruger National Park, South Africa. The buffalo bull was conducting a daring rescue mission in a bid to save his friend from certain death. Two young lions had been silently stalking the buffalo for about 45 minutes when one finally made its move. But the predator was so focused on bringing down his prey that it left itself ope

In order for humanity to survive into the distant future, we need to visit and learn how to survive on other worlds, according to NASA chief Charles Bolden. NASA is in the process of developing technologies that are expected to help humans get to Mars and beyond. Landing astronauts on Mars and even establishing a long-term human presence on the Red Planet is just one step toward learning ho

♫Must Be The Music♫ Arnej - The Beauty That Lies Behind Those Green Eyes (Opus Outro Mix) [Hd] Imax and BBC documentary; great Alps and Himalayan mountains scenes with fantastic mix from Arnej.