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Mushroom-shaped superplume of scorching hot rock may be splitting Africa in 2

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• Science & Astronomy

Mushroom-shaped superplume of scorching hot rock may be splitting Africa in 2

Space.com July 10, 2023

A giant plume of super-heated rock rising up from near Earth’s core could help explain mysterious distortions...

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James Webb telescope detects the earliest strand in the ‘cosmic web’ ever seen

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James Webb telescope detects the earliest strand in the ‘cosmic web’ ever seen

Space.com July 10, 2023

On a clear night, it might look like the stars above are distributed more or less evenly....

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Huge granite ‘body’ on far side of the moon offers clues to ancient lunar volcanoes

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• Science & Astronomy

Huge granite ‘body’ on far side of the moon offers clues to ancient lunar volcanoes

Space.com July 10, 2023

A large formation of granite discovered beneath an ancient lunar volcano is further evidence that the far...

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‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ season 2 episode 4 delivers a well-written nod to the original series

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• Entertainment

‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ season 2 episode 4 delivers a well-written nod to the original series

Space.com July 7, 2023

Warning: Spoilers ahead for “Strange New Worlds” Season 2, episode 3 So far, this second season has...

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Best Star Trek gifts: Beam up these Trekkie gift ideas

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• Entertainment

Best Star Trek gifts: Beam up these Trekkie gift ideas

Space.com July 7, 2023

Welcome aboard the USS Star Trek gift guide, we beam up all the best Star Trek gifts...

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SpaceX Starlink satellites had to make 25,000 collision-avoidance maneuvers in just 6 months — and it will only get worse

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• Satellites

SpaceX Starlink satellites had to make 25,000 collision-avoidance maneuvers in just 6 months — and it will only get worse

Space.com July 7, 2023

Staggering growth in Starlink collision-avoidance maneuvers in the past six months is sparking concerns over the long-term...

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Astronaut shares stunning view of July’s supermoon from space (photo)

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• Science & Astronomy

Astronaut shares stunning view of July’s supermoon from space (photo)

Space.com July 7, 2023

Astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi of the United Arab Emirates took this stunning photo of the July 3,...

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SpaceX’s Starlink internet satellites ‘leak’ so much radiation that it’s hurting radio astronomy, scientists say

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• Science & Astronomy

SpaceX’s Starlink internet satellites ‘leak’ so much radiation that it’s hurting radio astronomy, scientists say

Space.com July 7, 2023

Hum from onboard electronics that power SpaceX’s internet-beaming Starlink satellites may disturb radio astronomy observations, a new...

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India to launch Chandrayaan 3 moon lander and rover on July 14 (video, photos)

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• Launch

India to launch Chandrayaan 3 moon lander and rover on July 14 (video, photos)

Space.com July 7, 2023

India is getting its next moon mission ready for liftoff. The robotic lunar lander and rover that...

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James Webb Space Telescope detects most distant active supermassive black hole ever seen

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• Science & Astronomy

James Webb Space Telescope detects most distant active supermassive black hole ever seen

Space.com July 7, 2023

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has detected the most distant active supermassive black hole to date....

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