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Scientists Unravel Moon’s Lopsided Mystery: An Inside-Out Origin Story
It’s hard not to gaze up at a full Moon on a clear night, marveling at its luminous beauty. But have you ever wondered about the secrets hidden beneath its cratered surface? As it turns out, the Moon...
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Space ‘Gas Station’ Under Development, Will Allow Ships To Refuel While In Orbit
Scientists are preparing to send a gas station — into space! The extraordinary spacecraft would orbit the Earth and be able to fly to other ships needing a refuel. San Antonio’s Southwest Research...
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Unraveling The ‘Rainbow’ Mysteries Of WASP-76 b — An Ultra-Hot Jupiter Exoplanet
In the vast expanse of the cosmos, WASP-76 b has captured the attention of astronomers and planetary scientists alike. This ultra-hot Jupiter, a gas giant orbiting perilously close to its host star,...
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Curiosity Rover Uncovers Evidence Of Long-Lasting Liquid Water On Mars
Will NASA’s Curiosity rover soon make an earth-shattering discovery about the Red Planet? Curiosity has ventured into a new region of Mars that could shed light on the planet’s wetter and warmer past....
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Comets Could Be Key To Kickstarting Life On Other Worlds
Could comets deliver the building blocks of life to alien worlds? Researchers from the University of Cambridge believe so. In a recent study, published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society...
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‘Cosmic Cannibals’ Caught Launching Jets Of Matter At Astounding 255 Million MPH
In a cosmic game of “catch me if you can,” astronomers have finally managed to clock the breakneck speeds of fast-moving jets of matter blasting through space. These celestial speed demons, expelled...
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Extreme Physics At Work? Nearby Magnetar Undergoes Dramatic Polarization Changes
There are few celestial objects that are as intriguing and perplexing as magnetars. These ultra-magnetic neutron stars, born from the explosive deaths of massive stars, have recently been the focus of...
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Astronomers Discover Mysterious ‘Sneezes’ In Baby Star’s Disk
The birth of stars has long been a focus of research and a wonder within the minds of astronomers and stargazers alike. Celestial nurseries, known as protostellar disks, hold the key to understanding...
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Webb Telescope Captures Unprecedented View Of Supernova In Wake Of...
The birth of the heaviest elements in the universe has long been a mystery that has captivated astronomers and stargazers alike. These elusive elements, known as r-process elements, are forged in the...
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Life On Earth-Like Worlds May Actually Be Purple, Not Green
As we continue our cosmic hunt for life beyond Earth, astrobiologists are broadening their horizons beyond the lush green landscapes that characterize our planet. A new study by researchers from...
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‘Zombie’ Stars In Milky Way Eat Their Neighbors To Look Young Again
When thinking about a bustling Manhattan subway station at the height of rush hour, you might imagine bodies packed tightly together, jostling and bumping as they navigate the crowded platform. Now,...
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How Did Pluto Get Its Monstrous Heart Tattoo?
When NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft whizzed by Pluto in 2015, it revealed a world far more complex and dynamic than anyone had imagined. Among the many surprises was a massive, heart-shaped feature on...
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Quantum Leaps: Molecules Showcase Black Hole-Like Abilities In Scrambling...
When you think of the ultimate information scramblers in the universe, black holes likely come to mind. These cosmic behemoths are known for their ability to completely jumble up information, down to...
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Is The Milky Way Ancient Egypt’s Celestial Goddess?
When you look up at the night sky far from city lights, one of the most breathtaking sights is the glowing band of the Milky Way arching overhead. For millennia, cultures around the world have woven...
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Webb Telescope Discovers Dark Matter Behemoth Lurking In Early Universe
A galactic oddity 10 billion light years away has astronomers scratching their heads. Dubbed JWST-ER1, this ancient galaxy was recently spotted by the James Webb Space Telescope, and it’s causing...
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Mystery Of Universe Expansion Unraveled by Thermodynamics?
The accelerating expansion of the universe has baffled scientists for decades. But a new study, published in the journal Results in Physics, suggests that the answer to this cosmic conundrum might lie...
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Celestial CSI: Astronomers Uncover Stellar Merger Mystery 3,800 Light-Years...
Astronomers from the European Southern Observatory (ESO) recently stumbled upon an intriguing mystery that challenged their understanding of stellar evolution. Their captivating findings center around...
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Astronomers Discover Surprising Connection Between Galaxy Spin And Stellar Age
As galaxies twirl through the cosmos, what sets the tempo of their dance? A new study using data from the SAMI Galaxy Survey and published in the journal Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical...
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NASA’s Voyager 1 Finally Phones Home After Mysterious 5-Month Malfunction
Launched over four decades ago, the Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 probes have been our eyes and ears in the cosmos, providing unprecedented insights into the mysteries of our solar system and beyond....
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Mysterious ‘Spiders’ Spotted Swarming On Mars By ESA Orbiter
If you’re petrified of anything resembling a spider, might be best not to take the next shuttle to the Red Planet. The European Space Agency’s Mars Express orbiter has captured images of peculiar dark...
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