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Fragments of Rock Uncover the Moment the Moon Became Solid

The early history of the Moon remains a topic of scientific investigation. Despite extensive knowledge about Earth’s natural satellite, some pieces of its history are still being unraveled. Recent studies of rock samples collected during the Apollo missions have provided new insights, revealing that the Moon solidified approximately 4.43 billion years ago—around the same time

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Risk of 2032 Asteroid Impact Reduced: Key Details You Should Know

Asteroid 2024 YR4 recently made headlines after NASA estimated a 1-in-32 chance of impact in 2032—the highest probability ever recorded for a hazardous-sized asteroid. Fortunately, new observations have since cut that risk in half. Discovered in late December, the asteroid passed Earth at roughly twice the Moon’s distance. Based on observations, its size is estimated

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Asteroid 2024 YR4 May Hit Earth in 7 Years: What’s Being Done

The recently discovered asteroid 2024 YR4 has an average 2% chance of colliding with Earth in 2032. While the odds of an impact are slim, astronomers are closely monitoring the asteroid to gather more information — a process that could soon involve the most powerful observatory ever launched into space. Size Estimate and Comparison with

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Mars Experiences Massive Quakes, and Not All of Them Come From Below

Incredibly strong marsquakes that violently shake the red planet don’t always originate from beneath the surface, new research reveals. New Insights on Mars’ Interior and Core A study using AI to analyze seismic data reveals how intensely the quakes shake the Martian interior.This discovery has important implications for understanding Mars’ core and the processes that

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Hydrogel Absorbs Cosmic Rays to Shield Astronauts in Space

Hydrogel is commonly found in everyday items like contact lenses, burn dressings, and hair gel. In the future, it could also serve as a protective barrier against harmful cosmic radiation for astronauts on long-duration space missions. Radiation exposure is a significant risk in space travel. Beyond Earth’s atmosphere, astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS)

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A New Fuel is Capable of Enduring the Extreme Conditions Within a Nuclear Thermal Propulsion Reactor

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) has successfully tested nuclear fuel designed for future spacecraft propulsion and power. The tests confirm the fuel’s ability to endure the extreme conditions of a nuclear rocket reactor. Until now, spacecraft have primarily relied on chemical rockets for propulsion—a technology that deserves respect. Chemical engines launched the first satellite, landed

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The Martian Dichotomy: Unveiling the Mystery Behind Mars’ Great Divide

Mars hosts one of the Solar System’s most intriguing enigmas: the Martian dichotomy. This stark contrast in the planet’s terrain has puzzled researchers since it was first identified in the 1970s. The southern highlands, which span about two-thirds of Mars’ surface, stand 5 to 6 kilometers higher than the northern lowlands. This abrupt disparity is

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Hubble Reveals the Stunning Chaos of Star Formation in the Tarantula Nebula

Dive into a celestial masterpiece with the Hubble Space Telescope’s latest snapshot of the Large Magellanic Cloud, showcasing the Tarantula Nebula’s vibrant star-forming regions. Amid serene blue gas and vibrant stars, explore how cosmic dust influences star and planet formation. The latest image from the Hubble Space Telescope captures a stunning view of the Large Magellanic

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