A team of Chinese researchers has made a breakthrough by discovering tiny hematite and maghemite crystals in lunar samples from the Chang’e-6 mission. This is the first time high-valence iron oxides have been found on the Moon. The discovery…
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Observatory unravels key mystery of cosmic ray formation
This photo taken from the website of NASA shows the two pairs of supermassive black holes in dwarf galaxies discovered by the Chandra X-ray Observatory. (PHOTO COURTESY OF NASA) BEIJING – Scientists using China’s Large High Altitude Air Shower…
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Astronomers unveil the surprising hidden geometry of a supernova
Swift observations with the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope (ESO’s VLT) have captured a star in the act of exploding, right as the blast pushed through its surface. This moment revealed the shape of the explosion during its…
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Watch the Leonids meteor shower as it peaks at up to 15 meteors per hour
The Leonids are produced by dust and rocky debris from the comet 55P/Tempel–Tuttle, which orbits the Sun every 33 years. The comet leaves a trail of particles along its orbit, and when the Earth…
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Astronomers discover thousands of hidden siblings of the “Seven Sisters”
Astronomers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have found that the well-known Pleiades star cluster, often called the “Seven Sisters,” represents only the bright center of a much larger community of related stars. By analyzing…
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NOAA Satellite Captures Mesmerizing Northern Lights from Space – DIYPhotography
- NOAA Satellite Captures Mesmerizing Northern Lights from Space DIYPhotography
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- Front-Row Seat To Northern Lights From Space: NASA Astronaut Shares Breathtaking…
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China’s observatory unravels key mystery of cosmic ray formation
BEIJING — Scientists using China”s Large High Altitude Air Shower Observatory (LHAASO) found that black holes, devouring material from their companion stars and producing jets, act as powerful particle accelerators and…
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Alaska-Based Research Vessel to Support U.S. Antarctic Expedition in 2026
The U.S. research vessel Sikuliaq has begun a long voyage to the Antarctica, achieving a new milestone in its decade-long polar expeditions. The Alaska-based vessel is owned by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and operated by the…
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Thai telescope captures first radio signal from 12P/Pons-Brooks
The National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (NARIT) has announced the country’s first detection of radio signals from a comet using its 40-metre Thai National Radio Telescope (TNRT), a landmark achievement for Thai radio…
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NASA Sets Launch Coverage for International Ocean Tracking Mission
NASA is preparing for the launch of Sentinel-6B, the newest satellite in an international mission designed to deliver vital measurements of global sea levels and ocean conditions. The spacecraft is scheduled to lift off aboard a SpaceX Falcon…
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