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'I would never have guessed it': Unexpected effect is squeezing Mars' atmosphere like toothpaste, experts say -
'Very rough day': Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket explodes in gigantic fireball, days after being selected for NASA moon missions 5 Comments -
One of Neptune's 16 moons is not like the others, James Webb telescope finds
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Northern lights may be visible from several US states Friday and Saturday as giant hole opens up in sun's atmosphereA large hole opened up in the sun's atmosphere this week, spewing high-speed solar winds that will paint northern lights displays across several U.S. states this weekend.
By Pandora Dewan Published
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The first black hole ever discovered is spewing 'dancing jets' at half the speed of lightAstronomers have accurately measured the "dancing" energy jets of the first confirmed black hole, Cygnus X-1, more than 60 years after it was first spotted.
By Harry Baker Published
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Stephen Hawking's black hole paradox could be solved — if the universe has 7 dimensionsStephen Hawking's theory of black hole evaporation clashes with the laws of quantum mechanics. A new paper finds a way around this paradox, provided that the universe has seven dimensions.
By Andrey Feldman Published
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'Something's missing': Most thorough-ever study of the cosmos proves we still can't explain how the universe is expandingA comprehensive new study combines decades of research to reveal that we're missing an essential component in our understanding of how the universe works.
By Ivan Farkas Published
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Artemis II quiz: Is your knowledge of NASA's historic moon mission out of this world?QUIZ The slingshot around the moon has catapulted the Artemis II mission to legendary status. How much do you know about this iconic mission?
By Sophie Berdugo Published
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73 moon landings? NASA's 'Moon Base User's Guide' reveals the agency's 'most ambitious space project' will be fraught with challengesNASA has released a 'Moon Base User's Guide' that reveals the major gaps the agency and its partners must fill in to land and live on the moon.
By Patrick Pester Published
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There were 'audible screams of delight': Why Artemis II sightings of meteor flashes on the moon have scientists giddyMeteorite strikes spotted on the moon by the Artemis II crew will help scientists assess dangers to future moon bases, infrastructure, and astronauts.
By Sharmila Kuthunur Published
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'I have not processed what we just did': Artemis II astronauts share all in first news conference since splashdownThe Artemis II crew have spoken publicly for the first time since their return to Earth.
By Sophie Berdugo Published
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'Human minds shouldn't have to go through' this: Artemis II crew recalls unreal moment when Earth disappeared — Space photo of the weekA stunning Earthset image from Artemis II recalls Apollo 8's Earthrise, marking humanity's return to deep space and the start of a new era of exploration.
By Jamie Carter Published
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