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SpaceX's Starlink satellites are leaking radiation that's 'photobombing' our attempts to study the cosmosNew research finds that SpaceX's Starlink satellites are leaking radiation that could interfere with radio astronomy.
By Harry Baker Published
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Solar maximum could hit us harder and sooner than we thought. How dangerous will the sun's chaotic peak be?The sun is quickly approaching a major peak in solar activity. Experts warn it could potentially begin by the end of 2023, years before initial predictions suggested.
By Harry Baker Published
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Earth's thermosphere reaches highest temperature in 20 years after being bombarded by solar stormsThe atmospheric temperature spike, which was caused by geomagnetic storms triggered by the sun, suggests the "solar maximum" is fast approaching.
By Harry Baker Published
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Elusive Planet Nine could be surrounded by hot moons, and that's how we'd find itThe mysterious Planet Nine may have up to 20 moons that could be superheated by the hypothetical planet's gravitational pull, making them easy to spot.
By Harry Baker Published
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17-pound meteorite found in Antarctica, likely hidden for millennia, is perfectly intactOn a recent expedition to Antarctica, researchers discovered five perfectly-preserved meteorites that have likely been hiding beneath the ice for thousands of years.
By Harry Baker Published
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Tonga eruption’s towering plume was the tallest in recorded historyResearchers have accurately measured the height of the eruption plume from the undersea volcano that erupted in Tonga in January. The results confirm that it is the tallest of its kind ever recorded.
By Harry Baker Published
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Spy Satellite Images Uncover Staggering Mount Everest Ice LossDeclassified spy-satellite photos show that the glaciers near Mount Everest are shrinking more than expected.
By Mindy Weisberger Last updated
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Russian military could target satellites in Ukraine conflict, NRO chief warns: reportCommercial and government satellites could be targets of the Russian military as it seeks advantage in Ukraine, the head of the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office said.
By Mike Wall Published
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SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket spotted from space before and after epic 105-satellite launch (images)SpaceX has some nice before-and-after photos to mark the 10th launch of one of its Falcon 9 rockets, thanks to a satisfied customer.
By Mike Wall Published
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