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A Mysterious Cosmic Explosion May Have Been Detected

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A mysterious cosmic explosion has left astronomers baffled, presenting either an incredibly rare cosmic alignment or an entirely new phenomenon. The event, labeled EP240408a, was first detected on April 8, 2024, by the Einstein Probe, an X-ray space telescope. Initially, it resembled a typical gamma-ray burst, known for its bright X-ray emissions. However, follow-up observations […]

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Scientists Confirm: The Pandemic Had No Impact on the Moon

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Can a pandemic change the Moon’s temperature? A 2024 study suggested global lockdowns reduced Earth’s heat radiation, cooling the Moon. But new research says otherwise. The original idea: As businesses shut down in 2020 and people stayed home, carbon emissions dropped, lowering terrestrial radiation—the heat Earth emits and the Moon absorbs. Scientists noted a dip

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First-Ever Imaged Supermassive Black Hole Reveals Stunning Evolution in New Photos

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To the casual observer, the Sun appears constant and unchanging. In reality, it is a turbulent sphere of seething plasma, where electrically charged gas is in constant motion, influenced by the Sun’s magnetic field. Understanding and predicting this chaotic activity remains one of the greatest challenges for modern solar physicists. One of the most unpredictable

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NASA Reveals a Secret Realm of Supermassive Black Holes

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Using multiple NASA telescopes, scientists have conducted a groundbreaking survey to detect both visible and hidden supermassive black holes—colossal objects billions of times more massive than the Sun. Nearly every large galaxy is thought to harbor one at its core, yet directly counting them is impossible. Instead, astronomers analyze smaller samples to estimate their overall

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Watch Live as NASA Astronauts Gather Microbe Samples During a Spacewalk

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On January 30, astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore will embark on a 6.5-hour spacewalk outside the International Space Station (ISS). One key objective is collecting surface samples to study microbial presence on the station’s exterior. This “surface swab” is part of the ISS External Microorganisms project, which explores how microbes travel to space with

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High-speed Internet from Space to Your Cell Phone

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Starlink isn’t the only U.S. company working on direct satellite connectivity for cell phones. AST SpaceMobile has been developing this technology for several years. In fact, AST made history as the first company ever to make a “phone home” call from space. The company now aims to cover the entire U.S. in collaboration with AT&T

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Astronaut Captures ‘Vivid Green’ Aurora From the International Space Station

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A breathtaking video captured from the International Space Station reveals an aurora from above, shimmering with the distinctive green light that has fascinated humanity for centuries. On January 6, NASA astronaut Don Pettit shared this extraordinary footage from his vantage point in orbit, showcasing the “intensely green” ribbons of light rarely observed from such a

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Unveiling the Mysteries of Hot Jupiters: WASP-132 Defies Planetary System Norms

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Hot Jupiters, once believed to orbit their stars alone, were thought to consume or eject nearby planets during their inward migration. However, recent findings have challenged this notion. A study from the University of Geneva (UNIGE), in collaboration with NCCR PlanetS, the Universities of Bern (UNIBE) and Zurich (UZH), and international institutions, uncovers a fascinating

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NASA Launches 2025 with Spacewalk to Repair X-Ray Telescope and Upgrade the ISS

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NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Nick Hague completed a 6-hour spacewalk on January 16, concluding their mission at 2:01 p.m. EST. This mission, which marked Hague’s fourth spacewalk and Williams’ eighth, was the 273rd in support of the International Space Station’s (ISS) assembly, maintenance, and upgrades. The astronauts tackled several critical tasks during the spacewalk.

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4 Key Factors to Consider Before Mining the Moon

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By the end of this decade, nations and private companies could begin mining the Moon surface. As space becomes increasingly accessible, it’s essential to pause and consider what commercial activities should be allowed, especially on the Moon. This is the moment to establish clear rules and regulations to protect humanity’s shared future in space. Proper

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