Enceladus is a medium-sized moon of Saturn made up of a crust of water-ice and an ocean of liquid water below.
The moon’s ocean is similar to those on Earth and is connected directly to Enceladus’s rocky core.
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Magnets in their heads: How some animals guide themselves using the Earth’s magnetic field | Science
Alpine newts are born and live as larvae in puddles, ponds and streams. After metamorphosis, while still young, they leave the water and spend almost the entire year in the dense, humid forests of Europe. But when mating season arrives, they…
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The Research-Backed Benefits of Calling Friends and Family
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By Jill Suttie
Lately, I’ve been avoiding phone calls and texting people more than I used to. I might prefer to pick up a phone, but then I think calling someone will interrupt…
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Sechelt Skies: High tides, Quadrantids and Orion – Coast Reporter
- Sechelt Skies: High tides, Quadrantids and Orion Coast Reporter
- Quadrantid meteor shower approaches peak activity upi.com
- First stargazing event of 2026: Where to see supermoon and shooting stars in Dubai travelsdubai.com
- Starwatch: Stargazing in…
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Scientists Solve Mystery of Fossils ‘Burtele Foot’
An undated illustration shows the 3.4-million-year-old bones of the “Burtele foot,” which belonged to the ancient human relative Australopithecus deyiremeda, in their anatomical position and…
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Pichia kluyveri Compounds Combat Cacao Pathogen Moniliophthora roreri
In a groundbreaking study that promises to revolutionize crop protection, researchers led by García Riaño and colleagues have unveiled the potent effects of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) derived from the yeast species Pichia kluyveri….
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From a dino superhighway to origins of fire-making: The incredible discoveries in 2025
From gigantic dinosaur footprints frozen in stone to a spectacular parade of planets, science in 2025 delivered moments of real awe.
We revisited turning points in human history, from the earliest evidence of fire-making to fresh insights into how…
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The science stories that stopped us in our tracks
Maddie MolloyClimate and science reporter
OXFORD UNIVERSITY MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORYFrom gigantic dinosaur footprints frozen in stone to a spectacular parade of planets, science in 2025 delivered…
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Vandenberg’s Next Mission: SpaceX Rocket Launch, Landing on Saturday | Local News
What: Falcon 9 rocket
When: 6:08 p.m. Saturday, according to SpaceX. If needed, the team has a backup opportunity starting at 6:08 p.m. Sunday.
Where: Space Launch Complex-4 on South Base.
Landing: The first-stage booster,…
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160-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Footprints Discovered in Chile
The newly-discovered theropod and sauropod footprints are part of the Late Jurassic Majala Formation, and represent the oldest dinosaur footprints reported for Chile and the western margin of the ancient supercontinent Gondwana.
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