Science & Astronomy

Exoplanets in the Trappist-1 system more likely to be habitable than scientists once thought, study suggests

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Exoplanets in the Trappist-1 system more likely to be habitable than scientists once thought, study suggests

Space.com August 11, 2023

For years, scientists have been debating the odds of life existing on seven fascinating planets orbiting the...

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Perseid meteor shower peaks this weekend — but 2028’s show might be one for the ages

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Perseid meteor shower peaks this weekend — but 2028’s show might be one for the ages

Space.com August 11, 2023

The Perseid meteor shower, due to peak this weekend, should put on a nice show — but...

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Shiny Perseid meteors light up a dark sky in Portugal (video)

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Shiny Perseid meteors light up a dark sky in Portugal (video)

Space.com August 11, 2023

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

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NASA’s Parker Solar Probe to make closest flyby of Venus on Aug. 21

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NASA’s Parker Solar Probe to make closest flyby of Venus on Aug. 21

Space.com August 11, 2023

Since 2021, NASA’s Parker Solar Probe has been treading impressively close to the sun in order to...

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Galaxy from the ‘teenage’ universe reveals its water map for the 1st time

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Galaxy from the ‘teenage’ universe reveals its water map for the 1st time

Space.com August 10, 2023

For the first time, scientists managed to develop a map of water distribution in a galaxy that...

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Mars is spinning faster and its days are getting shorter. Scientists aren’t sure why

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Mars is spinning faster and its days are getting shorter. Scientists aren’t sure why

Space.com August 10, 2023

The length of Mars’ day is shortening by three-quarters of a millisecond each year as the planet’s...

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Earendel revealed: James Webb Space Telescope lifts veil on the most distant star known in the universe

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Earendel revealed: James Webb Space Telescope lifts veil on the most distant star known in the universe

Space.com August 10, 2023

Astronomers have begun measuring of the most distant star ever detected, thanks to the powerful eyes of...

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The powerful winds of super magnetic stars could destroy the possibility for life on their exoplanets

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The powerful winds of super magnetic stars could destroy the possibility for life on their exoplanets

Space.com August 10, 2023

Cool stars with powerful magnetic fields could have stellar winds so harsh they strip away the atmospheres...

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NASA’s Artemis 2 moon mission is on track, but questions remain about Artemis 3

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NASA’s Artemis 2 moon mission is on track, but questions remain about Artemis 3

Space.com August 10, 2023

CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA — Getting a peek inside their ride to the moon was a profound moment...

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Russian cosmonaut becomes first to ride European robotic arm on ISS spacewalk

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Russian cosmonaut becomes first to ride European robotic arm on ISS spacewalk

Space.com August 10, 2023

A Russian cosmonaut completed the first test flight at the end of a robotic arm as part...

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