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Full moon names 2026 (and how they came to be)
Many full moon names date back to Native Americans of what is now the northern and eastern United States. Those tribes of a few hundred years ago kept track of the seasons by giving distinctive names to each recurring full moon.
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The audacious plan to make rocket fuel on the moon
Despite being one of the coldest places in the cosmos, the moon’s surface may one day have multiple heat sources. Reflected sunlight is one option. Alternatively, both the U.S. and China also plan to put nuclear reactors on the moon so that…
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Unexpected atmosphere on lava planet is an exciting surprise
View larger. | Artist’s concept of scorching hot TOI-561 b and its sunlike star. New observations by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope show there is a dense atmosphere on lava planet TOI-561 b. Image via NASA/ ESA/ CSA/ Ralf Crawford… Continue Reading
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Big goals can feel overwhelming. Here’s how to stay on track
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cognitive: A term that relates to mental activities, such as thinking,…
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Wellness or Woo-Woo? The Trending Experiences Everyone’s Trying
Some experiences promise deep relaxation, others a spiritual jolt, and many are just delightfully woo-woo. From crystal-lined therapy rooms and cacao ceremonies, the modern wellness world, now valued at around $1 trillion and…
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Repeated adaptation in sperm-related and neuronal genes in brood parasitic birds
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Zwitterionic lipid design enhances mRNA cancer vaccine efficacy and reduces reactogenicity
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A solution to the S8 tension through neutrino–dark matter interactions
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Bright blue cosmic outbursts linked to black holes
In 2024, astronomers discovered the brightest Luminous Fast Blue Optical Transient (LFBOT) ever observed. LFBOTs are extremely bright flashes of blue light that shine for brief periods before fading away. This composite image features X-ray, Continue Reading