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Can Dark Matter Turn Giant Planets Into Black Holes? –

Dr AF Saeed Dr AF Saeed 24th August 2025

Scientists’ model indicates that dark matter inside gas giants could collapse into black holes detectable by observation. Astronomers have identified more than 5,000 planets orbiting stars outside our solar system. These distant worlds, known as exoplanets, Read More

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New Earth-sized exoplanet orbiting nearby star detected – New Study/Science

Dr AF Saeed Dr AF Saeed 21st July 2025

Using the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS), an international team of astronomers has detected a new exoplanet orbiting a nearby star. The newfound alien world, designated TOI-2431 b, is comparable in size to Earth and Read More

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TOI-4465 B: New Giant Exoplanet Discovered 400 Light-Years Away

Dr AF Saeed Dr AF Saeed 4th July 2025

A unique gas giant has been confirmed through global teamwork, offering insights into planetary formation and future atmospheric research. Researchers from The University of New Mexico, in partnership with colleagues across the United States and Read More