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The universe may end trillions of years sooner than we thoughtRecent surveys hint that the rate of cosmic expansion changes dramatically over time; if that's true, then the universe could end much sooner than we thought, new research suggests.
By Paul Sutter Published
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NASA rover uncovers rock with 7 new organic molecules on Mars — the 'most diverse collection' ever seenNASA Curiosity rover uncovers rock with 7 new organic molecules on Mars
By Elizabeth Howell Published
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Astronomers map one of the largest structures in the universe, hidden behind the Milky Way's 'Zone of Avoidance'Scientists have mapped the extent of the Vela Supercluster for the first time, and determined that it is one of the largest structures in the universe.
By Harry Baker Published
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Hubble revisits stunning Trifid Nebula after 30 years, and spots a growing jet of energy — Space photo of the weekThe Hubble Space Telescope revisits a star-forming region 5,000 light-years from Earth, which it first captured in 1997, revealing how the cosmic nursery has changed over human timescales.
By Shreejaya Karantha Published
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The AMOC moves closer to collapse, scientists create artificial neurons, the "Iliad" is found inside and Egyptian mummy, and researchers search for treatments for brain-eating amoebasScience news this week April 25, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend
By Ben Turner Published
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Why are some constellations visible for only part of the year?Why do some constellations stay in the sky all year, while others disappear?
By Alice Sun Published
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'A measurable, enormous global impact': Astronaut Chris Hadfield on why the true power of Artemis II could take decades to hitInterview Astronaut Chris Hadfield shares his emotional response to the Artemis II mission, and why it could change the course of people's futures.
By Brandon Specktor Last updated
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Artemis II heat shield aced its blistering reentry, ghostly underwater photo revealsThe Orion heat shield used for the Artemis II mission held up perfectly, early photos and a NASA assessment reveal.
By Ben Turner Published
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'What are the odds': Superbright comet and exploding fireball meteor form near-perfect X over European castleA pair of lucky photographers snapped a stunning time-lapse shot of a fireball meteor streaking in front of Comet C/2025 R3 (PanSTARRS) as it shone in the night sky over a 15th-century European castle.
By Harry Baker Published




