A NASA rover taking rock samples on Mars has uncovered a plentiful mineral that was invisible to orbiters studying the Red Planet from space.
Scientists say the discovery of siderite, a type of iron carbonate,…
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Happy Earth Day 2025! Write your name in NASA satellite images and celebrate our planet (video)
Happy Earth Day!
April 22 is traditionally known as Earth Day, the occasion where we pause as temporary travelers on our ‘blue marble’ to honor and respect our precious planetary home and its immeasurable beauty, allowing for greater appreciation…
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Yellowstone Supervolcano Has a Hidden Magma Cap—How Close Are We to an Eruption?
A new study reveals that a volatile-rich cap of magma located just 3.8 kilometers beneath Yellowstone National Park plays a critical role in preventing a major eruption of the park’s massive volcanic…
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Fish can do maths, walk, fly AND pee: 14 fish facts that leave you scratching your head
We might think we know these simple creatures, but under the surface, fish are full of surprises. From species that walk to species that glide, these water-dwelling creatures are far from what we might expect. Dive into these weird and wonderful…
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Did Dark Matter Shape the Massive Black Holes of the Early Universe?
A groundbreaking study, published in March 2025 on the preprint server arXiv, reveals that ultralight dark matter might have played a pivotal role in the formation of supermassive black holes in the early universe.
The Mystery of Early…
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Don Pettit, NASA's oldest active astronaut at 70, arrives in Houston after 7-month space mission (photo) – Space
- Don Pettit, NASA’s oldest active astronaut at 70, arrives in Houston after 7-month space mission (photo) Space
- NASA’s oldest active astronaut returns to Earth on 70th birthday Phys.org
- An astronaut’s awe-inspiring views from life in space CNN
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Planet with comet-like tail observed disintegrating near its star – Reuters
- Planet with comet-like tail observed disintegrating near its star Reuters
- Astronomers discover doomed planet shedding a Mount Everest’s worth of material every orbit, leaving behind a comet-like tail Space
- This Melting Planet Laid a Trail of…
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Fixing the Hubble Space Telescope: A timeline of NASA’s shuttle servicing missions
The Hubble Space Telescope is a masterwork of engineering and human ingenuity. Hubble is comparable in size and weight to a large school bus, but its contributions to science and astronomy could fill libraries.
Not only is Hubble one of Earth’s…
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Hidden World Uncovered Beneath Antarctica: Giant Iceberg Collapse Reveals Secret Ecosystem Lost for Thousands of Years
IN A NUTSHELL - ? In January 2025, a gigantic iceberg named A-84 detached from the George VI Ice Shelf, revealing a hidden underwater ecosystem.
- ? Researchers discovered an array of fascinating creatures, including…
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NASA Finds “Skull Hill” Rock On Mars Likely “Originated From Elsewhere”
NASA’s Perseverance rover has stumbled across a rather intriguing rock while driving west downslope towards lower “Witch Hazel Hill” on the edge of the Jezero Crater rim on Mars.
Over the last week, the Perseverance rover has moved down the Witch…
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