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Astronomers Discover Largest Explosions Since the Big Bang

Astronomy, Science, Space & Environment /

The Gaia space telescope has unexpectedly captured a previously unknown type of enormous cosmic explosion—arguably the biggest bursts since the Big Bang itself. Gigantic Flares from Distant Galaxies Originating from distant galactic cores, Gaia detected sudden and intense surges in brightness—massive light flares that lasted far longer than any previously documented. These explosions release energy […]

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Private Japanese Moon Lander Sets Course for Landing in the Moon’s Remote Northern Region

Astronomy, Astrophysics, Planetary Science /

A Japanese private lunar lander is approaching the moon, targeting a landing in the uncharted far northern region with a small rover onboard. Tokyo-based company ispace is making another attempt at a moon landing on Friday (Japan time), joining the intensifying wave of commercial missions to the lunar surface. Resilience Lander Carries Rover and Artistic

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Big Bang May Not Have Been the Beginning of Everything, New Theory Suggests

Galactic Astronomy, Space & Environment, Tech /

The Big Bang is often described as the explosive moment that gave rise to the Universe – a singular point where space, time, and matter came into existence. But what if that wasn’t truly the beginning? What if our Universe originated from something that came before – something both familiar and revolutionary? A Bold Alternative

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The Most Intense Solar Storm in History Occurred 14,000 Years Ago

Astronomy, Science, Space & Environment, Stellar Astronomy /

A recent study published in Earth and Planetary Science Letters has revealed compelling evidence of an exceptionally powerful solar storm that struck Earth more than 14,000 years ago, near the end of the last Ice Age. Researchers now consider this event the most intense solar particle storm ever recorded, surpassing the previously unmatched storm of

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Scientists Confirm Ongoing ‘Sputtering’ of Mars’ Atmosphere

Astronomy, Planetary Science /

For the first time, scientists have directly observed a key process driving the continuous loss of Mars’ atmosphere. Decade-Long Research Leads to Discovery After more than nine years of satellite data analysis, a team led by planetary scientist Shannon Curry from the University of Colorado Boulder has identified clear evidence of atmospheric sputtering. According to

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Star Found Orbiting Within Another in Astonishing Cosmic First

Astronomy, Cosmology /

Binary star systems—two stars gravitationally bound and circling a shared center—are far from unusual, with over half the stars in our galaxy belonging to such pairs or multi-star groups. Diverse Duos with Dramatic Interactions These stellar duos often differ significantly in mass, luminosity, and size, and the gravitational dynamics between them can profoundly influence their

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Study Suggests Hidden Danger May Be Orbiting Alongside Venus

Astronomy, Planetary Science /

Two decades ago, the U.S. Congress tasked NASA with identifying 90% of near-Earth asteroids that could pose a threat. Since then, the agency has made progress tracking objects that orbit the Sun and pass within 1.3 astronomical units of Earth. A New Threat Emerging Near Venus However, a new area of concern is emerging: astronomers

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How Light Travels Across the Universe Without Losing Energy

Planetary Science, Space & Environment /

One evening in my light-polluted San Diego backyard, I had my telescope set up for astrophotography and aimed it at an incredibly distant galaxy. As the first image appeared on my tablet screen, my wife, Cristina, came over. “That’s the Pinwheel Galaxy,” I told her—named for its spiral shape and home to roughly a trillion

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NASA budget Cuts Eliminate Missions, SLS, And Space Station

Astronomy, Astrophysics /

The newly released NASA budget introduces major changes: the Orion spacecraft and the Lunar Gateway space station are among the projects to be canceled. With a total of $18.8 billion, the budget reflects a $6 billion — or 24% — reduction, signaling a shift in the agency’s investments toward crewed missions to the Moon and

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Observations Indicate That The X-Ray Source AX J145732−5901 Is Likely A Galaxy Cluster

Astronomy, Galactic Astronomy /

Japanese astronomers have found that the unknown X-ray source AX J145732−5901 is a galaxy cluster behind the galactic plane. The researchers outlined these findings in a paper released on April 30 on the arXiv preprint server. Discovery and Early Observations of AX J145732−5901 with ASCA NASA launched the ASCA satellite in 1993 to study distant

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