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May 18, 2017 04:50 AM EDT

A Massive Magnetic Bridge Between Two Galaxies Observed For The First Time

The first detection of a giant magnetic bridge could help in mapping the entire universe's magnetism.

Sep 09, 2015 09:47 AM EDT

Magellanic Cloud Images from Space Weren't Painted by Van Gogh

This image may look like something Van Gogh painted, but that's far from the truth. Taken by ESA's Planck satellite, this picture actually shows two Magellanic Clouds, among the nearest companions of our Milky Way galaxy.

Jun 24, 2014 08:30 AM EDT

Organic Chemicals That May be the Origins of Life Discovered in Large Magellanic Cloud

Scientists have found that the Large Magellanic Cloud is made up of a group of organic chemicals that are considered to be carcinogens and pollutants on Earth, but could also be the building blocks of the origins of life.