NASA Is Tracking A Rare Planet Unlike Anything In Our Solar System
While our solar system is a fascinating place on its own, exoplanets are even more of a mystery. And one exoplanet in particular is something quite new.
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A Rare Lunar Event Could Reveal Stonehenge's Secrets
It's long seemed like Stonehenge harbors many secrets, and it's not keen on giving them up. But a rare lunar event might finally give us some answers.
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The Characteristics Of The Eight Planets
The planets in the solar system have long held a place in human history and culture, but there's also plenty to know about the planets themselves.
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It Snows On Mars, But It's Not The Same As Earth
Everyone knows that Earth is capable of providing beautiful, snowy landscapes, but it isn't unique in that. It snows on Mars, too, but there's a bit of a twist.
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Here's Why Venus Looks Yellow In The Night Sky
When you take a look deep into the night sky, Venus might look like it's noticeably yellow. Here's the science behind why it appears that way.
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Molecules That Can Never Exist Naturally On Earth
Space is home to a great many oddities, and even chemistry gets strange out there. In fact, there are even some molecules that you'd never find here on Earth.
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How A NASA Experiment Might Have Destroyed Life On Mars
Researchers have been looking for life on Mars for a long time, and they might have found it on one occasion, only to destroy it at the same time.
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The Smelly Truth About Uranus
While space harbors plenty of mysteries, it turns out that Uranus' smell isn't one of them. Here's the explanation for why it's so uniquely stinky.
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The 305-Meter Telescope Made Famous By James Bond That Collapsed In Real Life
The dramatic finale of "Goldeneye" saw James Bond fighting over a giant radio dish, and in 2020 that real-life 305-meter telescope collapsed after 57 years.
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We Finally Know What A Meteorite Sounds Like When It Hits The Earth
For all that's known about meteorites, there's relatively little footage of them hitting Earth. Which makes this particular recording something quite special.
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The 13 Biggest Mysteries About Black Holes Science Still Can't Explain
Space is already filled with plenty of mysteries, and black holes may be among the strangest. Here are some of the questions scientists still have about them.
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Here's What Happened When Physicists Simulated A Black Hole In A Lab
Black holes are as dangerous as they are distant, so scientists set out to simulate one in a lab. What happened next would make Steven Hawking smile.
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The Asteroid That Will Be Forever Changed By Passing Near Earth
In 2029, one of the solar system's many asteroids will pass Earth close enough to see with the naked eye. But asteroid Apophis won't travel the same path again.
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Every Northern And Southern Lights Color Explained
The northern and southern lights, auroras visible from the poles, glow with a range of different colored lights. Here's the reason for each of those colors.
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6 Biggest Threats To Earth From Space
The idea of cosmic threats to Earth almost sounds like the stuff of fiction. But while alien invasions may be far fetched, these threats are perfectly real.
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The Rare Planetary Event You Don't Want To Miss In February 2025
There are quite a few astronomical events that have captivated humanity, and in February 2025, there's an especially rare one that you'll want to see.
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The Disturbing Fate Of Anyone Who Falls Into A Black Hole
Black holes have long occupied our imaginations, and our current scientific understanding allows us to predict the disturbing fate of anyone who might fall in.
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Hawaii Has The Largest Reflector Telescope In The US But It's Not Run By Who You Think
Giant ground-based reflector telescopes do much of astronomy's heavy lifting, although the U.S.'s largest in Hawaii is not run by who you might think.
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Scientists Found A Baffling Object Around Vega, Our Stellar Neighbor
The star Vega has been known to us for years, but that doesn't mean it's short on surprises. Here's what astronomers found right around the star.
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January 2025 Planetary Alignments And When You Can See Them
While it is common to see a few planets in the sky at once, there are bigger planetary alignments to be seen in January 2025, and here's when you can see them.
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Everything You Should Know About The Rare T Coronae Borealis Nova Event
Looking to the stars has long provided a sense of wonder, but soon, a very rare event will light up the night sky. Here's what you need to know about it.
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Why We Haven't Found A Planet More Than 14 Times The Mass Of Jupiter
Jupiter is huge when it comes to planets in our solar system, but it turns out there's actually an upper limit when it comes to how large planets can be.
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Foods Astronauts Are Banned From Eating On The ISS
The state in space makes it difficult or dangerous for certain foods to be brought and consumed there, so they are banned. Here are the details as to why.
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5 Times NASA Broke Records In 2024
Breaking records is always a momentous achievement, and NASA managed that quite a few times in 2024. Here are some of the most impressive records they broke.
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An Unassuming Rock Found In Indiana Proves There Was Water On Mars
Scientists have studied the existence of water on Mars for over a century. A little black rock found in Indiana proved the red planet did have water.
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The Meteor Strike That Likely Sped Up Evolution
Meteor strikes are usually associated with mass extinctions, but a new study shows that one meteor strike could have actually helped life on earth.
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The Biggest Known Structure In The Universe And How Far It Is From Earth
Space is a big place filled with plenty of mysteries, and even the largest known object in the universe still leaves some scientists perplexed.
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