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- 1Scientists spot unexpected dark matter clue in Milky Way●Scientists found unexpected visual clue of dark matter inside our own Milky Way
Scientists report finding an unexpected visual clue suggesting the presence of dark matter inside our own Milky Way galaxy. The observation offers a rare chance to study dark matter close to home, since most evidence so far has come from distant galaxies and galaxy clusters. Astronomers say further observations will be needed to confirm the signal and rule out more ordinary explanations.
- 2Hubble spots spiral galaxy spinning two ways at once●NASA's Hubble sees an exotic spiral galaxy spinning two ways at once
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has observed an exotic spiral galaxy that appears to be rotating in two opposite directions at the same time. The rare finding, reported by NASA and covered by outlets including Mashable, offers astronomers an unusual case study in galactic dynamics and may prompt further research into how such counter-rotating structures form.
- 3Jon Watts to Direct Next Star Wars Film●Jon Watts Will Direct the Next Official ‘Star Wars’ Film, First in Simon Kinberg Trilogy
Jon Watts, known for directing Marvel's Spider-Man trilogy, will direct the next official Star Wars film, the first entry in a new trilogy from producer-writer Simon Kinberg. The announcement gives the long-stalled film franchise fresh momentum, and fans are weighing what Watts's move from superhero blockbusters means for the direction of the galaxy far, far away.