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Astronomers find 1st evidence of heavy black hole seeds in the early universe

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Astronomers find 1st evidence of heavy black hole seeds in the early universe

Space.com August 18, 2023

Astronomers may have discovered the first evidence of heavy black hole “seeds” in the early universe. These...

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Neptune’s clouds have vanished, and the sun may be to blame (video)

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Neptune’s clouds have vanished, and the sun may be to blame (video)

Space.com August 18, 2023

On Thursday (Aug. 17), astronomers announced quite an unexpected update about one of our solar system’s ice...

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25 years after its discovery, dark energy remains frustratingly elusive

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25 years after its discovery, dark energy remains frustratingly elusive

Space.com August 17, 2023

Researchers have compiled all of the available evidence on the mysterious nature of dark energy. Their conclusion?...

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The sun rages with solar flares in epic time-lapse footage (video)

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The sun rages with solar flares in epic time-lapse footage (video)

Space.com August 17, 2023

Miguel Claro is a professional photographer, author and science communicator based in Lisbon, Portugal, who creates spectacular images...

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How NASA’s Curiosity rover overcame its steepest Mars climb yet (video)

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How NASA’s Curiosity rover overcame its steepest Mars climb yet (video)

Space.com August 17, 2023

NASA’s Curiosity rover marked its 11th year on Mars on Aug. 5, but the tireless spacecraft is...

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NASA’s New Horizons will investigate Uranus from the rear (Neptune, too). Here’s how you can help

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NASA’s New Horizons will investigate Uranus from the rear (Neptune, too). Here’s how you can help

Space.com August 17, 2023

NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft, which visited Pluto in 2015, is embarking on an observing campaign of the...

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Rare iron meteorite could help reveal secrets of early solar system

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Rare iron meteorite could help reveal secrets of early solar system

Space.com August 17, 2023

Scientists have studied a rare iron meteorite in detail, discovering what orbit its parent body occupied before...

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A 142-year-old astronomy building was serendipitously unearthed in Michigan (photos)

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A 142-year-old astronomy building was serendipitously unearthed in Michigan (photos)

Space.com August 17, 2023

Sometimes, astronomy research requires looking down. Michigan State University (MSU) found the foundations of its first telescope...

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This Artemis 2 tour showed me the ‘Canadian genius’ aiding NASA’s next moon mission

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This Artemis 2 tour showed me the ‘Canadian genius’ aiding NASA’s next moon mission

Space.com August 16, 2023

CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA — The awe of Artemis already has a hold on me. I was one...

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NASA working to get private space stations up and running before ISS retires in 2030

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NASA working to get private space stations up and running before ISS retires in 2030

Space.com August 16, 2023

SEATTLE — With the International Space Station (ISS) scheduled to retire in 2030, NASA is placing a...

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