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James Webb telescope detects most distant dormant black hole ever, invisible in all wavelengths of light -
'The sun would all but disappear, and the moon would always look full': A radio astronomer shares her mind-bending view of the universe -
This 'crawling' robot rolled around the moon and took a historic photo
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Can NASA and SpaceX really build a moon base in the next 10 years?Experts say building a lunar colony within the next decade, as NASA and Elon Musk want to, will require finding solutions to problems we don't yet fully understand.
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New AI algorithms are 95% better at showing how the universe changes over timeA squad of new AI algorithms called GAME could help astrophysicists take a more accurate reading of the universe's changing behavior, a new study suggests.
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The universe may end trillions of years sooner than we thoughtRecent surveys hint that the rate of cosmic expansion changes dramatically over time; if that's true, then the universe could end much sooner than we thought, new research suggests.
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NASA rover uncovers rock with 7 new organic molecules on Mars — the 'most diverse collection' ever seenNASA Curiosity rover uncovers rock with 7 new organic molecules on Mars
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Astronomers map one of the largest structures in the universe, hidden behind the Milky Way's 'Zone of Avoidance'Scientists have mapped the extent of the Vela Supercluster for the first time, and determined that it is one of the largest structures in the universe.
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Hubble revisits stunning Trifid Nebula after 30 years, and spots a growing jet of energy — Space photo of the weekThe Hubble Space Telescope revisits a star-forming region 5,000 light-years from Earth, which it first captured in 1997, revealing how the cosmic nursery has changed over human timescales.
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The AMOC moves closer to collapse, scientists create artificial neurons, the "Iliad" is found inside and Egyptian mummy, and researchers search for treatments for brain-eating amoebasScience news this week April 25, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend
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Why are some constellations visible for only part of the year?Why do some constellations stay in the sky all year, while others disappear?
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'A measurable, enormous global impact': Astronaut Chris Hadfield on why the true power of Artemis II could take decades to hitInterview Astronaut Chris Hadfield shares his emotional response to the Artemis II mission, and why it could change the course of people's futures.
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