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Fresh look at Apollo moon rocks solves decades-old lunar mysteryThe lunar rocks collected by Apollo astronauts suggested the moon had a strong magnetic field. A new analysis shows the opposite.
By Elizabeth Howell Published
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'Rare and enigmatic' structures found at the Milky Way's center in largest-ever map of its kindScientists using the ALMA telescope have created the most-detailed-ever map of the Milky Way's chaotic center. The observations could open a window to the ancient universe as it appeared shortly after the Big Bang.
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James Webb telescope spots giant auroras rolling through Uranus' atmosphereJWST observed Uranus for nearly a full rotation, charting the planet's upper atmosphere and magnetic environment for the first time.
By Elizabeth Howell Published
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'Blood moon' total lunar eclipse: How to see the March 3 celestial spectacle from anywhere on EarthThe final "blood moon" total lunar eclipse until 2029 is coming to North America this Tuesday (March 3). Here's how to watch it online.
By Jamie Carter Published
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Scientists spot 'rule-breaking' black hole growing 13 times faster than should be possibleAn ancient, fast-feeding quasar is breaking the rules of how black holes consume matter and generate galaxy-shaping jets.
By Ivan Farkas Published
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Rare 'planetary parade' will return to the evening sky this weekSix planets will shine together in the evening sky on Feb. 28. Here's how to get the best view before they disappear.
By Jamie Carter Published
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Closest baby nebula to Earth 'hatches' in strange new Hubble image – Space photo of the weekA stunning new Hubble image reveals the most detailed look yet at the Egg Nebula, the youngest and closest pre-planetary nebula to Earth.
By Jamie Carter Published
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Scientists may have seen a star collapse directly into a black hole without exploding firstA new study looked at how a massive star in the Andromeda Galaxy disappeared due to the formation of a black hole
By Evan Gough Published
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Scientists propose new plan to 'catch' comet 3I/ATLAS — but we have to act fastA new study explores the challenges of catching interstellar comets like comet 3I/ATLAS
By Matthew Williams Published
