In 2024, astronomers announced they'd discovered the brightest (or, technically, the most luminous) object in the known universe. And it's a cosmic engine powered by the hungriest black hole in the known universe.



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It's that time of year where we reflect on the events of 2023 - and if you're like us, you're thinking about all the coolest space-y finds of the year. So here's the brightest, faintest, and most magnetic stuff we saw in space this year!

SciShow Space gives you a blow by blow account of what's going to happen to the sun -- and Earth.

Eta Carinae A, a star that briefly held the title of the second-brightest star in the sky, has been dazzling astronomers for centuries. Learn more about this type of supermassive, mega-luminous star, known as a Luminous Blue Variable.

Caitlin delivers the latest developments from around the universe, including Curiosity's latest drill, the low-down on that "secret" space plane, and the dimmest galaxy ever detected.

Learn about hypergiant stars -- stars that make the sun look ridiculously tiny.

So, have you ever wondered why some stars are brighter than others? You might think it's because they're closer to us, but that's not the whole story? In this episode of Crash Course Kids, Sabrina chats about how stars glow and how...

NaturaDôme offers cost-effective, sustainable housing by integrating recycled materials and innovative design. This eco-friendly home provides ample natural light, efficient temperature management, and a unique aesthetic, making it an...

Showcasing the stunning nebulae in our galaxy as seen by Hubble.

How much of an effect would a second Sun have on Earth? Is there a way it could work?

The explosion of a massive star at the end of its life.
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Learn about Rigel -- one of the brightest stars in the universe -- with this Stars Song by KLT!

Mammals gone wild, blue star mystery, muscle rescue, and taming a berry. We’re back with four awesome discoveries you probably didn’t hear about this week, with funding from NSF.



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