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<p>Tidal disruption event causing a star to be destroped by a supermassive black hole. Picture: Carl Knox/OzGrav, ARC Centre of Excellence for Gravitational Wave Discovery/Swinburne University of Technolog</p>

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Star ‘squeezed like toothpaste tube’ by supermassive black hole in cosmic show

In what experts describe as one of the most violent events in the universe, the unlucky star met its fate after wandering too close to this black hole

<p>The orange and pink clouds that make up what remains after the explosive death of a massive star (ESO/VPHAS+ team. Acknowledgement: Cambridge Astronomical Survey Unit/PA)</p>

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Telescope captures the ghost of a giant star

When the biggest stars reach the end of their lives, they often go out with a bang, in an outburst called a supernova

<p>Star Hobson was murdered by her mother’s girlfriend, Savannah Brockhill (West Yorkshire Police/PA)</p>

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‘Pure evil’ murderer of Star Hobson jailed for at least 25 years

The “pure evil” woman who murdered 16-month-old Star Hobson has been told she must serve a minimum of 25 years in prison.

Star Hobson death court case

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Star Hobson murder: Woman who killed 16-month-old girl ‘pure evil’

Telescope captures first image of multi-planet system orbiting Sun-like star

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Telescope captures first image of multi-planet system orbiting Sun-like star

Three Cork restaurants receive first-time Michelin Star as Ireland celebrates 14 stars

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Three Cork restaurants receive first-time Michelin Star as Ireland celebrates 14 stars

Meath actress with 'lucky' Hollywood career set to star alongside Kevin Pollak in major movie role

Meath actress with 'lucky' Hollywood career set to star alongside Kevin Pollak in major movie role

A young Meath actress who has just landed a starring role in a new film alongside veteran Hollywood actor Kevin Polak, realises just how lucky she has been in competing for parts against up to 7,000 other hopefuls.

Tue, 17 Jul, 2018

The three things in life that James Kavanagh would rather throw in the bin

The three things in life that James Kavanagh would rather throw in the bin

Snapchat star James Kavanagh appeared on Friday night’s Late Late Show alongside author Eoin Colfer and broadcaster Maura Derrane to take part in a trash-it-out segment.

Sat, 13 Jan, 2018

Donald Trump's Hollywood Walk Of Fame star vandalised

Donald Trump's Hollywood Walk Of Fame star vandalised

A star dedicated to Donald Trump on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame has been badly vandalised after it was reportedly attacked with a sledgehammer.

Wed, 26 Oct, 2016

Star clusters could hold alien lifeforms

Star clusters could hold alien lifeforms

Globular clusters — dense balls of ancient stars at the outermost edge of the galaxy — may be the best places to look for alien civilisations, an expert has claimed.

Mon, 21 Mar, 2016

Michelin star for ‘humble’ Tsuta soup eatery in Tokyo

Michelin star for ‘humble’ Tsuta soup eatery in Tokyo

Tsuta, a tiny, nine-seater restaurant featuring ramen, a humble Japanese dish of noodles in soup, has won a star from the respected Michelin Guide.

Thu, 03 Dec, 2015

Tom Hardy's perfect reaction to a journalist's sexist Mad Max question is going viral

Tom Hardy's perfect reaction to a journalist's sexist Mad Max question is going viral

He gave him a look dripping with disdain.

Thu, 28 May, 2015

Actor Jeremy Irons to give presentation at Limerick’s Hunt Museum

Actor Jeremy Irons to give presentation at Limerick’s Hunt Museum

Oscar winning actor Jeremy Irons will be speaking at the Hunt Museum this weekend.

Tue, 06 May, 2014

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