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2026-01-10T01:31:45+00:00
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NASA to roll out rocket for Artemis 2 moon mission on Jan. 17
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NASA plans to roll out its Artemis 2 moon rocket on Jan. 17, keeping the historic mission on track to launch as soon as Feb. 6.
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https://www.space.com/space-exploration/artemis/nasa-to-roll-out-rocket-for-artemis-2-moon-mission-on-jan-17
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Space & Physics
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2026-01-09T22:30:00+00:00
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Space skeleton crew: Just 3 astronauts will run the ISS after Crew-11's medical evacuation
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NASA will bring four astronauts back to Earth early due to a health issue, leaving the International Space Station with just three crewmembers. But that's the way it used to be.
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https://www.space.com/space-exploration/international-space-station/space-skeleton-crew-just-3-astronauts-will-run-the-iss-after-crew-11s-medical-evacuation
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Space & Physics
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2026-01-09T21:00:00+00:00
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Strange cosmic objects spotted by the James Webb Space Telescope may be baby 'platypus' galaxies — or something entirely new
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"These nine objects are special."
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https://www.space.com/astronomy/galaxies/strange-cosmic-objects-spotted-by-the-james-webb-space-telescope-may-be-baby-platypus-galaxies-or-something-entirely-new
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Space & Physics
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2026-01-09T18:44:32+00:00
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The best drone on the market is still at its lowest-ever price, but you'll have to hurry as stock is starting to run low
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The DJI Mavic 4 Pro is a powerful drone featuring three cameras that can capture images in 100MP resolution and video in 6K and it's still at its lowest price.
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https://www.space.com/technology/drones/the-best-drone-on-the-market-is-still-at-its-lowest-ever-price-but-stock-is-starting-running-low
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2026-01-09T18:00:00+00:00
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'I was done. I was burned out': Gerard Butler on the rigors of making disaster sequel 'Greenland 2: Migration' (interview)
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"It's about the themes of love and sacrifice and family. And maybe asking ourselves, 'What am I going to do that adds quality to this world?'"
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https://www.space.com/entertainment/space-movies-shows/gerard-butler-on-the-rigors-of-making-disaster-sequel-greenland-2-migration-interview
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2026-01-09T17:00:00+00:00
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Jupiter ocean moon Europa likely lacks tectonic activity, reducing its chances for life
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New models suggest that Europa has very little tectonic activity at its seafloor, which is potentially catastrophic news for the hopes of finding alien life within its ocean.
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https://www.space.com/space-exploration/search-for-life/jupiter-ocean-moon-europa-likely-lacks-tectonic-activity-reducing-its-chances-for-life
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2026-01-09T15:44:40+00:00
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ISS astronaut evacuation shouldn't interfere with upcoming Artemis 2 moon mission, NASA chief says
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The medical evacuation of SpaceX's Crew-11 astronauts from the International Space Station shouldn't interfere with Artemis 2's launch to the moon, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman says.
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https://www.space.com/space-exploration/international-space-station/iss-astronaut-evacuation-shouldnt-interfere-with-upcoming-artemis-2-moon-mission-nasa-chief-says
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2026-01-09T15:00:00+00:00
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Aurora chaser catches a fox basking in the glow of Finland's legendary 'fox fires' (photos)
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A magical encounter in northern Finland blends ancient folklore, swirling auroras and an unexpectedly curious fox.
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https://www.space.com/stargazing/auroras/aurora-chaser-catches-a-fox-basking-in-the-glow-of-finlands-legendary-fox-fires-photos
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2026-01-09T14:00:00+00:00
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Jupiter is at its best and brightest of 2026 tonight! Here's what to expect as the gas giant reaches opposition
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Jupiter reaches opposition overnight on Jan. 10, when it appears its brightest in 2026 opposite the sun in Earth's sky.
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https://www.space.com/stargazing/jupiter-is-at-its-best-and-brightest-of-2026-tonight-heres-what-to-expect-as-the-gas-giant-reaches-opposition
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2026-01-09T13:00:00+00:00
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Mars and Venus buzz the Beehive | Space photo of the day for January 9, 2026
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Planets, stars, and star clusters, oh my!
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https://www.space.com/stargazing/mars-and-venus-buzz-the-beehive-space-photo-of-the-day-for-january-9-2026
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2026-01-09T11:00:00+00:00
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Is dark matter made of mysterious 'ghost particles?' Galaxy clusters could hold the answer
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"WIMPs are still the leading candidate for dark matter, but billions of dollars of experiments have been done, only getting stronger and stronger upper limits, so alternative scenarios have to be considered."
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https://www.space.com/astronomy/dark-universe/is-dark-matter-made-of-mysterious-ghost-particles-galaxy-clusters-could-hold-the-answer
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2026-01-08T23:29:58+00:00
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NASA will return 4 astronauts home early in 1st-ever medical evacuation from the International Space Station
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NASA has decided to bring the four astronauts of SpaceX's Crew-11 mission home from the International Space Station early due to a medical issue experienced by a crewmember in orbit.
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https://www.space.com/space-exploration/international-space-station/nasa-says-it-will-return-4-astronauts-home-early-in-1st-ever-medical-evacuation-from-the-international-space-station
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2026-01-08T22:00:00+00:00
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NASA X-ray spacecraft reveals the shockingly violent history of the Milky Way's supermassive black hole
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"Nothing in my professional training as an X-ray astronomer had prepared me for something like this."
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https://www.space.com/astronomy/black-holes/nasa-x-ray-spacecraft-reveals-the-shockingly-violent-history-of-the-milky-ways-supermassive-black-hole
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2026-01-08T20:17:48+00:00
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February full moon 2026: When, where and how to see the Snow Moon
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Your guide to February's full Snow Moon, from peak times to skywatching highlights.
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https://www.space.com/stargazing/february-full-moon-2026-when-where-and-how-to-see-the-snow-moon
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2026-01-08T20:00:00+00:00
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How does NASA handle astronaut medical issues in space?
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NASA just postponed a spacewalk because of a medical concern with an astronaut. Here's how the agency has handled such issues in the past.
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https://www.space.com/space-exploration/human-spaceflight/how-does-nasa-handle-astronaut-medical-issues-in-space
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2026-01-08T17:00:00+00:00
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Vera Rubin Observatory spots the fastest-spinning large asteroid ever found
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The Vera Rubin Observatory has found 19 new "superfast rotator" asteroids, including the fastest-spinning big space rock ever found.
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https://www.space.com/astronomy/asteroids/vera-rubin-observatory-discovers-the-fastest-spinning-asteroid-ever-and-its-huge
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2026-01-08T16:46:19+00:00
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Northern lights may be visible in 12 states overnight Jan. 9-10
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Auroras may be visible from Alaska to New York as incoming coronal mass ejections and high-speed solar winds could trigger geomagnetic storms tonight.
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https://www.space.com/stargazing/auroras/northern-lights-may-be-visible-in-12-states-jan-8-9
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2026-01-08T16:00:00+00:00
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The final 'Greenland 2: Migration' trailer is here, and it's got the '90s disaster movie vibes we've been craving (video)
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Gerard Butler and Morena Baccarin return in an epic sci-fi survival sequel to 2020's surprise hit, "Greenland".
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https://www.space.com/entertainment/space-movies-shows/the-final-greenland-2-migration-trailer-is-here-and-its-got-the-90s-disaster-movie-vibes-weve-been-craving-video
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2026-01-08T15:00:00+00:00
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Former CEO of Google spearheads 4 next-gen telescopes — 3 on Earth and 1 in space
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"We're going to do it in three years, and we're going to do it for a ridiculously low price."
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https://www.space.com/space-exploration/former-ceo-of-google-spearheads-4-next-gen-telescopes-3-on-earth-and-1-in-space
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2026-01-08T14:58:47+00:00
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Stream Starfleet Academy and all the other top sci-fi shows coming in 2026 while traveling — and save money
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Watch your favorite series just as you would at home with a huge 70% discount on the best VPN service overall.
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https://www.space.com/technology/nord-sci-fi-vpn-deal
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2026-01-08T14:00:00+00:00
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Comet 24P/Schaumasse makes its closest approach to the sun today: But will you be able to see it?
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Solar system comets are often at their brightest as they draw close to the sun
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https://www.space.com/stargazing/comet-24p-schaumasse-makes-its-closest-approach-to-the-sun-today-but-will-you-be-able-to-see-it
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2026-01-08T13:00:00+00:00
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Space telescopes capture breathtaking galactic hug | Space photo of the day for Jan. 8, 2026
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Both NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope and Chandra X-ray Observatory caught these two galaxies in a close embrace.
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https://www.space.com/astronomy/galaxies/space-telescopes-capture-breathtaking-galactic-hug-space-photo-of-the-day-for-jan-8-2026
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2026-01-08T11:00:00+00:00
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'Super star' being shredded by black hole releases as much energy as 400 billion suns
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"This was many times more energetic than any similar event and more than any known explosion powered by the collapse of a star."
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https://www.space.com/astronomy/black-holes/super-star-being-shredded-by-black-hole-releases-as-much-energy-as-400-billion-suns
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2026-01-08T07:51:23+00:00
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NASA considering bringing astronauts home early from International Space Station due to medical issue
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NASA is evaluating its options for dealing with an astronaut health issue in orbit, one of which is an early end to SpaceX's Crew-11 mission to the International Space Station.
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https://www.space.com/space-exploration/international-space-station/nasa-considering-bringing-astronauts-home-early-from-international-space-station-due-to-medical-issue
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2026-01-07T23:00:00+00:00
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How to watch 'Predator: Badlands' at home digitally ahead of its February 4K Blu-ray release
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Predator: Badlands has landed on digital platforms ahead of the February 4K Blu-ray release, but still no word on the Hulu streaming release date.
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https://www.space.com/entertainment/space-movies-shows/how-to-watch-predator-badlands-at-home-digitally-ahead-of-its-february-blu-ray-release
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2026-01-13T00:37:00+00:00
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Is the Universe Made of Math? Part 4: The Fire and the Filter
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Like I said at the beginning, I’m not really keen on the idea of the mathematical universe. My own personal biggest objection stems from the whole point of occam’s razor: make things as simple as possible.
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https://www.universetoday.com/articles/is-the-universe-made-of-math-part-4-the-fire-and-the-filter
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2026-01-12T23:29:02+00:00
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Astronomers Discover the First Galaxy-Wide Wobbling Black Hole Jet
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Astronomers using W. M. Keck Observatory on Maunakea, Hawaiʻi Island have uncovered the largest and most extended stream of super-heated gas ever observed flowing from a nearby galaxy, providing the clearest evidence yet that a supermassive black hole can dramatically reshape its host galaxy far beyond its core.
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https://www.universetoday.com/articles/astronomers-discover-the-first-galaxy-wide-wobbling-black-hole-jet
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2026-01-12T21:34:00+00:00
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The Global Ocean Temperature Keeps Rising But Don't Worry It's Probably Nothing
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The oceans' check engine light is on and is starting to flash violently. For the eighth year in a row, the world’s oceans absorbed a record-breaking amount of heat in 2025. That means more powerful storms for us, and changing ocean chemistry that could spell the end for some living things.
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https://www.universetoday.com/articles/the-global-ocean-temperature-keeps-rising-but-dont-worry-its-probably-nothing
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2026-01-12T20:58:59+00:00
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Stellar Evolution Depends on Where Supernovae Occur
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Supernovae play a crucial role in the formation and evolution of new stars. But where they occur is nearly as important as when. A new study looks at where supernovae will occur in the Andromeda Galaxy, which will help astronomers understand the role of supernovae in more detail.
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https://www.universetoday.com/articles/stellar-evolution-depends-on-where-supernovae-occur
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2026-01-12T19:38:00+00:00
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A Zombie Star Blows A Magnetic Wind
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Gas and dust flowing from stars can, under the right conditions, clash with a star's surroundings and create a shock wave. Now, astronomers using the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope (ESO's VLT) have imaged a beautiful shock wave around a dead star—a discovery that has left them puzzled. According to all known mechanisms, the small, dead star RXJ0528+2838 should not have such a structure around it. This discovery, as enigmatic as it's stunning, challenges our understanding of how dead stars interact with their surroundings.
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https://www.universetoday.com/articles/a-zombie-star-blows-a-magnetic-wind
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2026-01-12T16:51:00+00:00
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Few Cosmic Events Can Rival The Brightness Of This Black Hole Shredding A Star Apart
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A distant black hole shredded a companion star that got too close. The star was torn to pieces and the explosion was an extremely powerful event, more energetic than a supernova. At its peak, the energy released was 400 billion times brighter than the Sun.
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https://www.universetoday.com/articles/few-cosmic-events-can-rival-the-brightness-of-this-black-hole-shredding-a-star-apart
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2026-01-12T14:30:00+00:00
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Rubin Observatory Spots Fastest Spinning Asteroid Ever
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The Vera C. Rubin Observatory has discovered the fastest-spinning asteroid ever over 500 meters in size.
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https://www.universetoday.com/articles/rubin-observatory-spots-fastest-spinning-asteroid-ever
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2026-01-12T12:35:28+00:00
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Unveiling the Turbulent 'Teenage Years' of the Universe
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Combining data from different telescopes is one of the best ways to get a fuller picture of far-off objects. Because telescopes such as Hubble (visible light), the James Webb Space Telescope (infrared), and the Atacama Large Millimeter Array (radio) each collect data in different wavelengths, they are able to capture distinct features of objects like galaxies that other telescopes cannot observe. A new paper by a large group of authors, headed by Andreas Faisst of Caltech, presented at the American Astronomical Society Meeting last week and published in The Astrophysical Journal Supplement tracks eighteen early galaxies in as broad of a spectrum as those instruments can collect, and most significantly found that they seem to “grow up” faster than expected.
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https://www.universetoday.com/articles/unveiling-the-turbulent-teenage-years-of-the-universe
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2026-01-12T00:36:00+00:00
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Is the Universe Made of Math? Part 3: The Frog and the Bird
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Beginning in the 1980’s, another physicist, Roger Penrose, came up with what he called the Triangle of Reality, which sounds like the nerdiest cult in history (and when later I get to talk about the Pythagoreans you’ll see that I’m right).
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https://www.universetoday.com/articles/is-the-universe-made-of-math-part-3-the-frog-and-the-bird
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2026-01-11T23:23:37+00:00
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NASA to Return SpaceX Crew Ahead of Schedule
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NASA has announced that it and SpaceX will return the Crew-11 mission team to Earth from the ISS (due to medical concerns with a crew member) no earlier than 5 p.m. EST (2 p.m. PST) on Wednesday, Jan. 14th.
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https://www.universetoday.com/articles/nasa-to-return-spacex-crew-ahead-of-schedule
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2026-01-11T21:16:00+00:00
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Astronomers Spot a Barred Spiral Galaxy That Existed Just 2 Billion Years After the Big Bang
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Astronomers have uncovered a barred spiral galaxy that existed over 2 billion years after the Big Bang, potentially making it the earliest barred spiral galaxy ever observed.
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https://www.universetoday.com/articles/student-finds-familiar-structure-just-2-billion-years-after-the-big-bang
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2026-01-11T00:24:00+00:00
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Is the Universe Made of Math? Part 2: The Minimalist Universe
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Like, it shouldn’t be this easy. Yeah I know physics is kind of hard, and it has taken us centuries to reach our present level of knowledge, and we know we’re still a long way from complete knowledge of time and space.
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https://www.universetoday.com/articles/is-the-universe-made-of-math-part-2-the-minimalist-universe
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2026-01-10T16:51:00+00:00
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A New Study Finds a Subtle Dance Between Dark Matter and Neutrinos
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Scientists are a step closer to solving one of the universe's biggest mysteries as new research finds evidence that dark matter and neutrinos may be interacting, offering a rare window into the darkest recesses of the cosmos.
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https://www.universetoday.com/articles/a-new-study-finds-a-subtle-dance-between-dark-matter-and-neutrinos
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2026-01-10T12:30:53+00:00
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This System Reveals How Super-Earths Are Born
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One of the best things about being able to see thousands of exoplanetary systems is that we’re able to track them in different stages of development. Scientists still have so many questions about how planets form, and comparing notes between systems of different ages is one way to answer them. A new paper recently published in Nature by John Livingston of the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan and his co-authors details one particularly interesting system, known as V1298, which is only around 30 million years old, and hosts an array of four “cotton candy” planets, which represent some of the earliest stages of planet formation yet seen.
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https://www.universetoday.com/articles/this-system-reveals-how-super-earths-are-born
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2026-01-10T00:22:00+00:00
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Is the Universe Made of Math? Part 1: The Unreasonable Tool
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Imagine you walk into a parking lot full of cars. You have in your pocket one single key. It’s the key to your car. The same key you’ve always used, the same key you’ve always trusted, the same key that you always manage to realize that you’ve lost right when you’re rushing out the door.
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https://www.universetoday.com/articles/is-the-universe-made-of-math-part-1-the-unreasonable-tool
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2026-01-09T18:52:14+00:00
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The Milky Way’s Black Hole Is Quiet Now, But Its Recent Past Was Far More Active
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The supermassive black hole in the Milky Way's galactic center, Sagittarius A-star, is known for being quiet and dim. But that wasn't always the case. The powerful XRISM x-ray telescope shows that it flared brightly at least once in the very recent past.
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https://www.universetoday.com/articles/the-milky-ways-black-hole-is-quiet-now-but-its-recent-past-was-far-more-active
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How the Most Common Types of Planets Are Created
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A new study finds that hot super-Earths begin as large puffy worlds with low densities. Over time their atmospheres are stripped away to leave more dense planets orbiting close to their stars.
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Does Free Will Exist? Part 4: An Emergent Universe
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But we’re not going for one thing or another, are we? We’re here to explore ideas – that’s most of the fun anyway. And there’s one more aspect of physics that takes part in the free will discussion, and that’s the concept of emergence.
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To Keep Water Liquid, the Red Planet Needed to Freeze
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Mars has a curious past. Rovers have shown unequivocal evidence that liquid water existed on its surface, for probably at least 100 years. But climate models haven’t come up with how exactly that happened with what we currently understand about what the Martian climate was like back then. A new paper, published in the journal AGU Advances by Eleanor Moreland, a graduate student at Rice University, and her co-authors, has a potential explanation for what might have happened - liquid lakes on the Red Planet would have hid under small, seasonal ice sheets similar to the way they do in Antarctica on Earth.
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2026-01-08T16:57:01+00:00
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NASA's Mars Sample Return Is Dead, Paving The Way For China
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This year's funding for the Mars Sample Return mission has been cut. It seems unlikely that the mission will be revived in the coming years, barring some unforeseen development. This isn't a surprising development, so maybe NASA has some contingency plans.
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https://www.universetoday.com/articles/nasas-mars-sample-return-is-dead-paving-the-way-for-china
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Did Asteroids Collide Near Fomalhaut – Again?
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The young, nearby star may be experiencing an episode of repeated, violent collisions within its forming planetary system. The post Did Asteroids Collide Near Fomalhaut – Again? appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/did-asteroids-collide-near-fomalhaut-again/
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Pandora Mission Launches to Explore Atmospheres on Alien Worlds
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NASA's new, small observatory — launched successfully on January 11th — has a big mission: to characterize exoplanet atmospheres. The post Pandora Mission Launches to Explore Atmospheres on Alien Worlds appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/pandora-mission-launches-to-explore-atmospheres-on-alien-worlds/
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This Week's Sky at a Glance, January 9 – 18
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Jupiter is at opposition. Evenings are moonless, and the winter Milky Way arches high over the world. Betelgeuse stands over Sirius. The post This Week's Sky at a Glance, January 9 – 18 appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/observing-news/this-weeks-sky-at-a-glance-january-9-18/
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Starless Gas Cloud Might Harbor Dark Matter
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Astronomers discovered a cloud of hydrogen gas that’s devoid of stars. Held together by an invisible halo of dark matter, the starless cloud may elucidate its nature. The post Starless Gas Cloud Might Harbor Dark Matter appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/starless-gas-cloud-might-hide-a-clump-of-dark-matter/
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An extremely rare Callisto event on January 10th
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Observers across America may witness a special transit and shadow event of Jupiter’s moon on opposition day. The post An extremely rare Callisto event on January 10th appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/an-extremely-rare-callisto-event-on-january-10th/
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Big and Bright, Jupiter Beckons in January
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Jupiter's having a special moment! Don't miss the giant planet at its best when it reaches opposition this week. The post Big and Bright, Jupiter Beckons in January appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/big-and-bright-jupiter-beckons-in-january/
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A hidden brain signal may reveal Alzheimer’s long before diagnosis
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Researchers have discovered a brain activity pattern that can predict which people with mild cognitive impairment are likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease. Using a noninvasive brain scanning technique and a custom analysis tool, they detected subtle changes in electrical signals tied to memory processing years before diagnosis. The findings point to a new way of spotting Alzheimer’s early—by listening directly to how neurons behave.
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Astronomers discover stars don’t spread life’s ingredients the way we thought
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Scientists observing the red giant star R Doradus have found that starlight isn’t strong enough to drive its stellar winds, overturning a long-standing theory. The dust grains around the star are simply too small to be pushed outward by light alone. This raises new questions about how giant stars spread life-essential elements through space. Researchers now suspect dramatic stellar motions or pulsations may play a key role instead.
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The oxygen you breathe depends on a tiny ocean ingredient
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Microscopic ocean algae produce a huge share of Earth’s oxygen—but they need iron to do it. New field research shows that when iron is scarce, phytoplankton waste energy and photosynthesis falters. Climate-driven changes may reduce iron delivery to the oceans, weakening the base of marine food chains. Over time, this could mean fewer krill and fewer whales, seals, and penguins.
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Why music brings no joy to some people
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A small group of people experience no pleasure from music despite normal hearing and intact emotions. Brain imaging reveals that their auditory and reward systems fail to properly communicate, leaving music emotionally flat. Researchers developed a questionnaire to measure how rewarding music feels across emotions, mood, movement, and social connection. The findings suggest pleasure isn’t all-or-nothing and may depend on how specific brain networks connect.
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A massive gene hunt reveals how brain cells are made
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A large genetic screen has revealed how stem cells transform into brain cells, exposing hundreds of genes that make this process possible. Among the discoveries is PEDS1, a gene now linked to a previously unknown neurodevelopmental disorder in children. When PEDS1 does not work properly, brain growth and nerve cell formation are impaired. The findings help explain how early genetic changes can shape brain development and disease.
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This wild fruit is getting a CRISPR makeover
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Scientists have used CRISPR to give the goldenberry a modern makeover, shrinking the plant by about a third and making it easier to farm. Goldenberries are tasty and nutritious but notoriously unruly, with bushy plants that complicate harvesting. By editing a few key genes and selectively breeding the best-tasting fruits, researchers created new varieties ready for wider cultivation. The approach could speed up how new crops are adapted for a changing climate.
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A never-before-seen creature has been found in the Great Salt Lake
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Scientists have identified a brand-new species of worm living in the Great Salt Lake, marking only the third known animal group able to survive its extreme salinity. The species, named Diplolaimelloides woaabi with guidance from Indigenous elders, appears to exist only in this lake. How it got there remains a mystery, with theories ranging from ancient oceans to birds transporting it across continents. The discovery could help scientists track the lake’s health as conditions rapidly change.
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Newly discovered coffee compounds beat diabetes drug in lab tests
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Roasted coffee may do more than wake you up—it could help control blood sugar. Researchers discovered several new coffee compounds that inhibit α-glucosidase, a key enzyme linked to type 2 diabetes. Some of these molecules were even more potent than a common anti-diabetic drug. The study also introduced a faster, greener way to uncover health-boosting compounds in complex foods.
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Injection turns sleeping tumor immune cells into cancer fighters
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KAIST researchers have developed a way to reprogram immune cells already inside tumors into cancer-killing machines. A drug injected directly into the tumor is absorbed by macrophages, prompting them to recognize and attack cancer cells while activating nearby immune defenses. This eliminates the need for lab-based cell extraction and modification. In animal models, the strategy significantly slowed tumor growth and sparked strong anticancer immune responses.
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A room full of flu patients and no one got sick
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In a striking real-world experiment, flu patients spent days indoors with healthy volunteers, but the virus never spread. Researchers found that limited coughing and well-mixed indoor air kept virus levels low, even with close contact. Age may have helped too, since middle-aged adults are less likely to catch the flu than younger people. The results highlight ventilation, air movement, and masks as key defenses against infection.
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When the oceans died and life changed forever
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A rapid climate collapse during the Late Ordovician Mass Extinction devastated ocean life and reshuffled Earth’s ecosystems. In the aftermath, jawed vertebrates gained an unexpected edge by surviving in isolated marine refuges. Over millions of years, they diversified into many forms while competitors faded away. This ancient reset helped determine which creatures would dominate the planet ever after.
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10 quintillion hydrogen bombs every second: Webb detects massive galactic eruption
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Scientists have discovered an enormous stream of super-hot gas erupting from a nearby galaxy, driven by a powerful black hole at its center. The jets stretch farther than the galaxy itself and spiral outward in a rare, never-before-seen pattern. NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope pierced through thick dust to reveal this violent outflow. The process is so intense it’s robbing the galaxy of star-forming gas at a staggering rate.
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Betelgeuse has a hidden companion and Hubble just caught its wake
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Astronomers have uncovered the long-hidden cause behind Betelgeuse’s strange behavior: a small companion star carving a visible wake through the giant’s vast atmosphere. Using nearly eight years of observations from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope and ground-based observatories, scientists detected swirling trails of dense gas created as the companion, called Siwarha, moves through Betelgeuse’s outer layers.
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Astronomers find a ghost galaxy made of dark matter
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Hubble has revealed a strange cosmic object called Cloud-9, a dark matter–dominated cloud with no stars at all. Scientists believe it is a “failed galaxy,” a leftover building block from the early Universe that never lit up. Its discovery confirms long-standing theories about starless galaxies. Cloud-9 offers a rare glimpse into the dark side of cosmic evolution.
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The 4x rule: Why some people’s DNA is more unstable than others
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A large genetic study shows that many people carry DNA sequences that slowly expand as they get older. Common genetic variants can dramatically alter how fast this expansion happens, sometimes multiplying the pace by four. Researchers also identified specific DNA expansions linked to severe kidney and liver disease. The findings suggest that age-related DNA instability is far more common than previously realized.
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Common food preservatives linked to higher risk of type 2 diabetes
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Foods that rely heavily on preservatives may be doing more than extending shelf life. In a large study spanning more than a decade, people with the highest intake of preservative additives were far more likely to develop type 2 diabetes. The increased risk appeared across many commonly used additives found in everyday processed foods. Researchers say the findings support advice to limit highly processed products when possible.
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Stanford’s AI spots hidden disease warnings that show up while you sleep
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Stanford researchers have developed an AI that can predict future disease risk using data from just one night of sleep. The system analyzes detailed physiological signals, looking for hidden patterns across the brain, heart, and breathing. It successfully forecast risks for conditions like cancer, dementia, and heart disease. The results suggest sleep contains early health warnings doctors have largely overlooked.
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3.7-billion-year-old rocks reveal how Earth and the Moon were born
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Crystals hidden in Australia’s oldest rocks have revealed new clues about how Earth and the Moon formed. The study suggests Earth’s continents didn’t begin growing until hundreds of millions of years after the planet itself formed. When scientists compared the rocks with Moon samples from the Apollo missions, they found a remarkable match. The results support the idea that a massive cosmic impact gave birth to the Moon.
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Sleeping less than 7 hours could cut years off your life
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Sleep isn’t just about feeling rested—it may be one of the strongest predictors of how long you live. Researchers analyzing nationwide data found that insufficient sleep was more closely tied to shorter life expectancy than diet, exercise, or loneliness. The connection was consistent year after year and across most U.S. states. The takeaway is simple but powerful: getting seven to nine hours of sleep may be one of the best things you can do for long-term health.
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Scientists uncover a hidden aging program in the gut that fuels cancer risk
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Although the gut renews itself constantly, its stem cells accumulate age-related molecular changes that quietly alter how genes are switched on and off. Scientists found that this “epigenetic drift” follows a clear pattern and appears in both aging intestines and most colon cancers. Some regions age faster than others, forming a patchwork of weakened tissue more prone to degeneration. Encouragingly, researchers showed this drift can be slowed—and partly reversed—by restoring iron levels or key cellular signals.
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Scientists test a tiny eye implant that could restore sight
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Scientists at USC are launching a new trial to test a tiny stem cell implant that could restore vision in people with advanced dry macular degeneration. The hair-thin patch replaces damaged retinal cells responsible for sharp, central vision. Earlier studies showed the implant was safe and helped some patients see better. Researchers now hope it can deliver meaningful, lasting improvements in eyesight.
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This natural amino acid could help stop cavities before they start
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Sugar-loving mouth bacteria create acids that damage teeth, but arginine can help fight back. In a clinical trial, arginine-treated dental plaque stayed less acidic, became structurally less harmful, and supported more beneficial bacteria. These changes made the biofilms less aggressive after sugar exposure. The results point to arginine as a promising, natural addition to cavity-prevention strategies.
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A white dwarf’s cosmic feeding frenzy revealed by NASA
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Using NASA’s IXPE, astronomers captured an unprecedented view of a white dwarf star actively feeding on material from a companion. The data revealed giant columns of ultra-hot gas shaped by the star’s magnetic field and glowing in intense X-rays. These features are far too small to image directly, but X-ray polarization allowed scientists to map them with surprising precision. The results open new doors for understanding extreme binary star systems.
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A hidden world inside DNA is finally revealed
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DNA doesn’t just sit still inside our cells — it folds, loops, and rearranges in ways that shape how genes behave. Researchers have now mapped this hidden architecture in unprecedented detail, showing how genome structure changes from cell to cell and over time. These insights reveal why many disease-linked mutations outside genes can still cause harm. The findings could speed up the discovery of genetic risks and inspire new ways to target diseases.
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Just 10 minutes of exercise can trigger powerful anti-cancer effects
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A brief, intense workout may do more than boost fitness—it could help fight cancer. Researchers found that just 10 minutes of hard exercise releases molecules into the bloodstream that switch on DNA repair and shut down cancer growth signals. When these molecules were applied to bowel cancer cells, hundreds of cancer-related genes changed activity. The discovery helps explain how exercise lowers cancer risk and hints at future therapies inspired by movement.
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Long COVID may be fueled by inflammation and tiny clots
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Long COVID affects an estimated 65 million people worldwide and can damage the brain, heart, blood vessels, and immune system long after infection. Researchers now link symptoms to lingering virus, inflammation, micro-clots, and disrupted energy metabolism. While structured rehab and pacing can improve quality of life, a growing list of experimental treatments—from antivirals and metformin to microbiome therapies and biologics—shows early promise. Clear answers, however, are still limited by small studies and the lack of large, definitive trials.
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People in Brazil are living past 110 and scientists want to know why
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Scientists are uncovering why Brazil may be one of the most important yet underused resources for studying extreme longevity. Its highly diverse population harbors millions of genetic variants missing from standard datasets, including rare changes linked to immune strength and cellular maintenance. Brazilian supercentenarians often remain mentally sharp, survive serious infections, and come from families where multiple members live past 100. Together, they reveal aging not as inevitable decline, but as a form of biological resilience.
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This brain trick makes exercise feel easier
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Exercise doesn’t just challenge the body; it challenges how the brain interprets effort. Scientists discovered that vibrating tendons before cycling allowed people to push harder without feeling like they were working more. Their muscles and hearts worked overtime, but their sense of strain stayed the same. This brain-body mismatch could one day help make exercise feel less intimidating, especially for people who struggle to stay active.
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Scientists find exercise rivals therapy for depression
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A large review of studies suggests that exercise can ease depression about as effectively as psychological therapy. Compared with antidepressants, exercise showed similar benefits, though the evidence was less certain. Researchers found that light to moderate activity over multiple sessions worked best, with few side effects. While it’s not a cure-all, exercise may be a powerful and accessible tool for many people.
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Something was pumping enormous energy into a young galaxy cluster
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Scientists have detected a surprisingly hot galaxy cluster dating back to the universe’s infancy. The cluster formed far earlier and burned far hotter than current models predict. Researchers believe supermassive black holes may have rapidly heated the surrounding gas. The finding could force a major rethink of how galaxy clusters grow.
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2026-01-07T22:32:25
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A new study casts doubt on life beneath Europa’s ice
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Europa’s buried ocean has made it one of the most exciting places to search for life beyond Earth. However, new calculations suggest its seafloor may be calm, cold, and largely inactive, with little energy to support living organisms. Unlike Jupiter’s volcanic moon Io, Europa experiences weaker tidal forces that fail to drive underwater geology. The ocean may exist, but it could be a very quiet place.
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https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260107221836.htm
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2026-01-07T18:21:49
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What looked like a planet was actually a massive space collision
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Around the bright star Fomalhaut, astronomers spotted glowing clouds of debris left behind by colossal collisions between large space rocks. One of these clouds was even mistaken for a planet before slowly fading away. Seeing two such events in just two decades hints that violent impacts may be surprisingly common in young star systems. It’s like watching planets-in-the-making collide before our eyes.
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https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260106224642.htm
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2026-01-07T19:01:16
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These mesmerizing patterns are secretly solving hard problems
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Tessellations aren’t just eye-catching patterns—they can be used to crack complex mathematical problems. By repeatedly reflecting shapes to tile a surface, researchers uncovered a method that links geometry, symmetry, and problem-solving. The technique works in both ordinary flat space and curved hyperbolic worlds used in theoretical physics. Its blend of beauty and precision could influence everything from engineering to digital design.
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https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260106224632.htm
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2026-01-07T07:15:10
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Japanese scientists just built human brain circuits in the lab
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Researchers in Japan built a miniature human brain circuit using fused stem-cell–derived organoids, allowing them to watch the thalamus and cortex interact in real time. They found that the thalamus plays a decisive role in maturing the cortex and organizing its neural networks. Signals from the thalamus triggered synchronized activity in specific neuron types, while others remained unaffected. The system closely mimics human brain development and could transform how scientists study neurological disorders.
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https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260106224630.htm
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2026-01-07T07:07:41
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Ancient skeletons reveal viruses embedded in human DNA
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Researchers have reconstructed ancient herpesvirus genomes from Iron Age and medieval Europeans, revealing that HHV-6 has been infecting humans for at least 2,500 years. Some people inherited the virus directly in their DNA, passing it down across generations. The study shows that these viruses evolved alongside humans—and that one strain eventually lost its ability to integrate into our chromosomes. It’s the first time this long, intimate relationship has been proven with ancient genetic evidence.
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https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260106224628.htm
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2026-01-12T14:58:22+00:00
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Cells Use ‘Bioelectricity’ To Coordinate and Make Group Decisions
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We’re used to thinking of the brain as an electric organ. The rest of the body? Not so much. But it would be a mistake to dismiss your other tissues as dumb hunks of electrically inert flesh. Even the protective layers of cells that compose your skin and line your organs use electrical signals to make decisions, according to recent research. Results published in Nature show that cells use… Source
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https://www.quantamagazine.org/cells-use-bioelectricity-to-coordinate-and-make-group-decisions-20260112/
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2026-01-09T15:45:54+00:00
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Using AI, Mathematicians Find Hidden Glitches in Fluid Equations
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Nearly 200 years ago, the physicists Claude-Louis Navier and George Gabriel Stokes put the finishing touches on a set of equations that describe how fluids swirl. And for nearly 200 years, the Navier-Stokes equations have served as an unimpeachable theory of how fluids in the real world behave — from ocean currents threading their way between the continents to air wrapping around an aircraft’s… Source
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https://www.quantamagazine.org/using-ai-mathematicians-find-hidden-glitches-in-fluid-equations-20260109/
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2026-01-07T15:23:04+00:00
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Distinct AI Models Seem To Converge On How They Encode Reality
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Read a story about dogs, and you may remember it the next time you see one bounding through a park. That’s only possible because you have a unified concept of “dog” that isn’t tied to words or images alone. Bulldog or border collie, barking or getting its belly rubbed, a dog can be many things while still remaining a dog. Artificial intelligence systems aren’t always so lucky. Source
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https://www.quantamagazine.org/distinct-ai-models-seem-to-converge-on-how-they-encode-reality-20260107/
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2026-01-12T23:41:53-05:00
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Get a 4-pack of these UGREEN Air Tracker tags for just $23—less than the price of one Apple AirTag
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The post Get a 4-pack of these UGREEN Air Tracker tags for just $23—less than the price of one Apple AirTag appeared first on Popular Science.
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https://www.popsci.com/gear/ugreen-air-tracker-accessory-deals-amazon-january/
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e2aea8a5d9e9caa21a00d2cb9606a2cd795ca411ed262f17b881dbbc3ccf373e
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2026-01-12T22:39:14-05:00
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Adorama just dropped prices on Canon cameras and lenses by up to 30%
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The post Adorama just dropped prices on Canon cameras and lenses by up to 30% appeared first on Popular Science.
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https://www.popsci.com/gear/adorama-canon-camera-lens-deals-january/
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a84618db87fd0da62945bf3b60a936cdf26bd7baa3c90a25d5e987e8c7de786f
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2026-01-12T21:05:53-05:00
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Backcountry is blowing out hiking bags, backpacks, and luggage for up to 65% off during this clearance sale
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The post Backcountry is blowing out hiking bags, backpacks, and luggage for up to 65% off during this clearance sale appeared first on Popular Science.
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https://www.popsci.com/gear/backcountry-hiking-bag-backpack-luggage-deals/
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e59b0118b893c94d139f0d3d5dbec3a9da3dc1301071ee38a19493ba43e2ba83
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2026-01-12T16:32:00-05:00
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600-year-old Viking shipwreck is the largest of its kind
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The post 600-year-old Viking shipwreck is the largest of its kind appeared first on Popular Science.
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https://www.popsci.com/science/largest-viking-shipwreck/
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f4d05bf31c39cb1e6e1b996bbbf93ad74b30d75aac0cfe24f41838d9a94b2831
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2026-01-12T15:01:00-05:00
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Test your apple farming skills with this free video game
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The post Test your apple farming skills with this free video game appeared first on Popular Science.
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https://www.popsci.com/science/apple-farming-video-game/
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e6f680c817c27bb2b6ff4b0215c32e8e2f8f30d40242d74f94e6ff0bc5f0c5db
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2026-01-12T14:05:00-05:00
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Snow fleas use their tail to jump around the ice
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The post Snow fleas use their tail to jump around the ice appeared first on Popular Science.
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https://www.popsci.com/environment/snow-fleas-jumping/
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4588c454eb28b11e22cab43b275d2037c415194bdaee9d95b4b51a0bfd88c18e
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2026-01-12T11:54:00-05:00
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Dead star emits perplexing shock wave for 1,000 years
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The post Dead star emits perplexing shock wave for 1,000 years appeared first on Popular Science.
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https://www.popsci.com/science/dead-star-shock-wave/
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0fee21c1f63cf3e4916c86ff1d60e7e6e556ae5ec11a9c4053f060babd0e561e
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2026-01-12T11:00:00-05:00
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A giant-footed bird showed up in a Massachusetts backyard. It didn’t belong there.
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The post A giant-footed bird showed up in a Massachusetts backyard. It didn’t belong there. appeared first on Popular Science.
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https://www.popsci.com/environment/lost-bird-massachusetts-backyard/
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ddb29c9adb7cf5728ca68c723d80cc59c68fcb662fba9c112ca70e995c4dbc0a
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2026-01-12T09:00:00-05:00
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How pilots avoid thunderstorms—and what happens when they can’t
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The post How pilots avoid thunderstorms—and what happens when they can’t appeared first on Popular Science.
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https://www.popsci.com/science/how-pilots-avoid-storms/
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4d556485eab12d20f069da0f34de4d1fc9ee76dc7bd29b8c326813b86847e413
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2026-01-11T15:01:00-05:00
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3D map of Easter Island takes you places visitors aren’t allowed
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The post 3D map of Easter Island takes you places visitors aren’t allowed appeared first on Popular Science.
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https://www.popsci.com/science/easter-island-online-3d-map/
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b3866c70430bbcbc5a4cadfe6d62e1315ca34a9e6a228863b5cd30b73aed954f
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2026-01-11T13:30:00-05:00
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Ornate medieval ring discovered in Norway’s oldest town
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The post Ornate medieval ring discovered in Norway’s oldest town appeared first on Popular Science.
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https://www.popsci.com/science/medieval-ring-norway-oldest-town/
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