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Even Mercury has Geomagnetic Storms

Can other planets have geomagnetic storms, even if their magnetosphere is weak and they don’t have an ionosphere like Earth? This question has now been answered, according to research done by a team of scientists in the United States, Canada, and China.

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Astronomy Jargon 101: Tidal Heating

In this series we are exploring the weird and wonderful world of astronomy jargon! You’ll feel the heat from today’s topic: tidal heating!

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Save up to $300 on this powerful Unistellar eVscope eQuinox telescope from B&H

You can save up to $300 on some pretty awesome telescopes when you get them from B&H.

Scientists investigate supermassive black hole ancestor from universe's 'cosmic dawn'

Scientists are studying a "cosmic dawn" object born just 750 million years after the Big Bang.

Five Rover Teams Chosen to Help Explore the Moon’s South Pole

The Moon may seem barren, and it is. However, a certain primate species is still very interested in exploring the Moon, uncovering its secrets and maybe establishing a longer-term presence there. But thirsty primates need water, and there’s only one primary source on the Moon: the frozen water in shadowed craters at the lunar poles.

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Microscopic Apollo 11 moon dust sells for $500K at Bonhams auction

A minuscule amount of microscopic moon dust sold for half a million dollars after NASA determined that the particles came from the first lunar sample collected by Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong.

SpaceX's Crew-4 astronaut mission delayed again, to April 23

The four astronauts of SpaceX's Crew-4 mission to the International Space Station have had their launch pushed back again, to April 23.

Europe halts moon exploration partnership with Russia, looks to replace Ukraine-built rocket engines

The European Space Agency will discontinue its cooperation on Russia's Luna 25, Luna 26 and Luna 27 moon missions, ESA officials announced Wednesday (April 13)

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover turns to avoid dangerous 'gator-back' rocks (photos)

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover unexpectedly changed its course up Mount Sharp to avoid hazardous "gator-back" terrain.

Summer on Neptune is Surprisingly Chilly

Even though Neptune is entering its version of summer, it's actually cooling down — except for its poles, which are mysteriously warming up.

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Earth Day: What is it and why does it matter?

Earth Day occurs annually on April, 22. It began in 1970 and celebrates the environmental diversity of Earth and highlights ways of protecting it.

Gravity: What is it?

Gravity can be described in a variety of ways. Here's how Newton and Einstein took gravity from an observation to a measurable phenomenon.

Celebrate Spring with the Lyrids

People have been watching the annual Lyrid meteor shower for more than 2,700 years. Come join the crowd!

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Webb’s coldest instrument reaches operating temperature

With help from a cryocooler, Webb's Mid-Infrared Instrument has dropped down to just a few degrees above the lowest temperature matter can reach and is ready for calibration.

Media session - ESA Council extraordinary meeting

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ESA Director General Josef Aschbacher shares the outcome of the ESA Council extraordinary meeting in this virtual Q&A with journalists. Additional updates are provided on ESA’s main programmes, the overall rollout of Agenda 2025 on the way to the ESA Ministerial Meeting in November 2022 as well as further implications of the current geopolitical situation on ESA’s activities.

Scientists reveal secrets about elusive mid-sized black holes

Scientists are uncovering how mysterious medium-sized black holes may arise from collisions of massive stars.

UFOs left 'radiation burns' and 'unaccounted for pregnancies,' new Pentagon report claims

1,500 pages of UFO related research has been declassified by the US government following a FOIA request by The Sun

Elegoo Saturn review: near perfect planetary printing

The Elegoo Saturn is a mid-to-large sized resin 3D printer that’s ideal for bigger figurines and prototyping.

ZWO ASI533MC Pro review

The ZWO ASI533MC Pro camera offers high-end features in an affordable package. We check out how it performs under the night sky.

Russian buildup in eastern Ukraine seen in satellite photos

Russia's intensifying focus on eastern and southern Ukraine is visible in satellite imagery.

NASA motion base shuttle simulator lands at museum for static display

A NASA space shuttle simulator that was used to prepare astronauts for the motion of the vehicle in flight has moved again, this time to enter its permanent new home, the Lone Star Flight Museum.


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