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Space Exploration

Ganymede: Could Jupiter's Moon Be a Dark Matter Hunter?

A physicist proposes using Jupiter's moon, Ganymede, as a giant dark matter detector. This is a novel approach to finding the universe's elusive missing mass.

posted on 08/24/2025
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Space Exploration

Psyche Spacecraft Captures Rare View of Earth and Moon From 180 Million Miles

The Psyche mission snapped a photo of Earth and the Moon from 180 million miles away, offering a humbling perspective on our place in the solar system.

posted on 08/21/2025
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Technology

AST SpaceMobile Aims High: Challenging SpaceX With New Satellite Launches

AST SpaceMobile plans to launch many satellites by 2026, posing a challenge to SpaceX's dominance in space-based broadband. A new competitor emerges.

posted on 08/14/2025
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Astronomy

Monster Black Hole Discovered Pushes the Limits of Cosmic Size

Astronomers have found a huge black hole nearing the maximum size allowed by theory, challenging current understanding.

posted on 08/09/2025
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Technology

China Turns Moon Dust into Building Blocks, Paving the Way for Lunar Bases

Chinese scientists develop a system to transform lunar regolith into construction bricks, marking a significant step towards building sustainable lunar bases and challenging US dominance.

posted on 08/08/2025
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Astronomy

New Image of Galaxy Cluster Shows Cosmic Insignificance

A new image of galaxy cluster Abell 3667 shows the deepest view of the structure, revealing galactic interactions and our small place in the cosmos.

posted on 08/06/2025
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Space Exploration

How NASA Extends the Life of the Curiosity Rover on Mars

Find out how NASA engineers are extending the life of the Curiosity rover, 13 years after it landed on Mars, by implementing smart energy-saving strategies.

posted on 08/06/2025
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Science

NASA Faces Potential Workforce Reduction as Thousands Apply for Deferred Resignation

NASA could lose up to 4,000 employees following a second round of deferred resignations amid proposed budget cuts, raising concerns about the future of its science programs.

posted on 07/28/2025
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Space Tech

China's Shiyan-28B 01: Unveiling the Secrets Behind Its Unusual Orbit

China launched a mysterious satellite that took six days to be located in an unusually low orbit, prompting speculation about its purpose and new tech tests.

posted on 07/15/2025
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Technology

Earth to... Aliens? Our Airports May Be Saying Hello

New research suggests that airport radar systems could be unintentionally broadcasting our presence to extraterrestrial civilizations. Are we ready for a cosmic hello?

posted on 07/13/2025
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Space Exploration

NASA's Asteroid Deflection: Debris Reveals Unexpected Challenges

New data from the DART mission reveals unexpected complexities in deflecting asteroids. Learn how debris impacts our planetary defense strategies.

posted on 07/11/2025
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Astronomy

Another Interstellar Object May Be Visiting Our Solar System Right Now

Astronomers think a new interstellar object is passing through our solar system. It could be the third one ever detected!

posted on 07/03/2025