Using the W. M. Keck Observatory astronomers in Hawaiʻi discovered the largest stream of superheated gas from a nearby galaxy, showing a supermassive black hole can affect its galaxy far beyond the core. The discovery highlights galaxy VV 340a, where massive gas streams extend up to 20,000 light-years—farther than ever recorded. The study, led by […]
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NEW YORK (AP) — In an unusual decision, NASA is ending an International Space Station mission ahead of schedule after an astronaut experienced a medical problem. NASA announced Thursday that the four-member U.S., Japanese, and Russian crew will return to Earth in the next few days, sooner than originally planned. Spacewalk Canceled as NASA Cites
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Think self-driving cars are impressive? Imagine a rover navigating a planet more than 100 million miles away. On Wednesday, NASA revealed that its Mars Perseverance rover had achieved an extraordinary display of endurance and autonomy. Over the span of four hours and 24 minutes, the rover traveled 1,350.7 feet—roughly a quarter mile—the longest distance any
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Lithium may not be the fictional “Spice” from Dune, but this shiny, highly reactive metal is just as crucial in the real world. Its exceptional ability to store electricity makes it indispensable for moving away from fossil fuels and toward a cleaner, low-carbon economy powered by renewable energy. Today, about 87% of global lithium is
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Hidden below the Moon’s pockmarked exterior are vast lava tubes and deep shafts—natural caverns that could one day protect lunar habitats from cosmic radiation and extreme temperature changes. These underground formations are among the most scientifically important sites in the solar system, yet reaching them remains a major and difficult obstacle. The openings to these
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A study by two physicists at the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) found that, on average, clocks on Mars run about 477 microseconds faster per day than those on Earth. Although this time difference remains extremely small, it can significantly impact efforts to synchronize clocks precisely between Earth, the Moon, and Mars.
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Mars stands out as the leading candidate, with major space agencies motivated by the vision of expanding human civilization beyond Earth. Mars, with its thin atmosphere, extreme temperatures, and high radiation, requires engineering solutions far beyond simple shelters. Scientists have looked to natural Earth processes, like biomineralization, for inspiration. Turning Martian Soil into Durable Building
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Scientists from the Southwest Research Institute and UT San Antonio are studying how space weathering alters lunar surface materials to improve interpretation of the Moon’s far-ultraviolet maps. Revealing Lunar Evolution Through Apollo Sample Analysis In their recent work, the team examined how space weathering affects the FUV spectral response. A few Apollo-returned grains revealed how
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NASA said the outage occurred as MAVEN passed behind Mars, and unexpectedly, it failed to reconnect once back in view of Earth. The most recent telemetry showed all systems operating normally, leaving the cause of the issue unclear for now. MAVEN—short for Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution—was launched in 2013 and began orbiting Mars in
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Australian scientists have announced a potential discovery that has sparked renewed debate about the origins of life. Researchers studying a meteorite found in the country’s desert report detecting traces of organic compounds resembling human DNA in the space rock, which is estimated to be over two billion years old. The finding has prompted excitement, caution,
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