Galactic cannonballs: The mystery of hypervelocity white dwarfs may just have been solvedBy otako_fzbgs4 / August 29, 2025 Astronomers may have solved the mystery of how hypervelocity white dwarfs rocket out of the Milky Way at breakneck speeds. Related posts: The 1st private mission to Venus comes together ahead of possible 2026 launch (photos) You can buy Chewbacca's Bowcaster or Luke's medal at a 'Star Wars' auction, but it could cost you half a million dollars Spiral starburst galaxy glows in gorgeous Hubble Telescope image Arctic ice is melting faster than expected — and the culprit could be dust