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Sci-fi inspired tractor beams are real, and could solve a major space junk problem
Researchers are developing a real-life tractor beam, with the goal of pulling defunct satellites out of geostationary orbit to alleviate the space junk problem.
Falling metal space junk is changing Earth's upper atmosphere in ways we don't fully understand
A research plane that flew through Earth's stratosphere identified more than 20 elements that are linked to the aerospace industry. Experts predict that the problem could become much worse in the future.
See the entire 'ring of fire' eclipse in 4 seconds in stunning satellite videos
The NOAA satellites GOES-East and GOES-West watched as the shadow of the moon darkened the surface of Earth on Saturday, Oct. 14.
SpaceX's Starlink satellites are leaking radiation that's 'photobombing' our attempts to study the cosmos
New research finds that SpaceX's Starlink satellites are leaking radiation that could interfere with radio astronomy.
Solar maximum could hit us harder and sooner than we thought. How dangerous will the sun's chaotic peak be?
The sun is quickly approaching a major peak in solar activity. Experts warn it could potentially begin by the end of 2023, years before initial predictions suggested.
Earth's thermosphere reaches highest temperature in 20 years after being bombarded by solar storms
The atmospheric temperature spike, which was caused by geomagnetic storms triggered by the sun, suggests the "solar maximum" is fast approaching.
Elusive Planet Nine could be surrounded by hot moons, and that's how we'd find it
The mysterious Planet Nine may have up to 20 moons that could be superheated by the hypothetical planet's gravitational pull, making them easy to spot.
17-pound meteorite found in Antarctica, likely hidden for millennia, is perfectly intact
On a recent expedition to Antarctica, researchers discovered five perfectly-preserved meteorites that have likely been hiding beneath the ice for thousands of years.
