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Discovery of mysterious dwarf planet beyond Neptune stuns astronomers
At this time, scientists who are theoretical experts in many different fields are trying to guess how the rings around the dwarf planet Quaoar exist.
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Continuously hit by 'space bombs', the Moon rolls 10 degrees
New NASA research shows that our Moon is constantly wandering on its own axis due to the constant bombardment from space.
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Find out what created the most bizarre super objects in the universe
British scientists have uncovered a long-standing mystery in astronomy, involving the most bizarre things
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Mysterious dark spot in Neptune's atmosphere
Astronomers have discovered a large and mysterious dark spot in Neptune's atmosphere.
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11 billion year old ghost appears in stunning space-time bending photo
This is a literal ghost because in real time this galaxy may be very old or no longer exist.
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Shocking discovery of 'strange object from Oort Cloud' falling in Canada
New analysis of a green fireball from the Oort Cloud that landed in Canada in February 2021 could change a host of understandings about the formation of Earth and the en…
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A celestial body you see was born from Earth in just a few hours.
A new supercomputer simulation based on known data about Earth, the Moon and the hypothetical planet Theia has revealed a shocking piece of Earth's history.
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Scientists say that even if you travel at the speed of light, you still can't reach the edge of the universe?
The universe is vast with mysteries beyond human understanding, from the vast Solar System to distant galaxies billions of light years away.
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Can humans travel forward or backward in time?
In science fiction movies, characters use special machines, even hop into a futuristic car to travel back or forth in time.
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Finding the mysterious 'monster' that is making the universe expand
British scientists have discovered what could be the source of the dark energy that is keeping the universe expanding. It's a monster that lives in the galaxy that conta…
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How long is the flight to the Moon?
The flight time from Earth to the Moon depends on many factors, including fuel quantity, lunar orbit, and mission objectives.
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'Planet 9' left its mark on Earth before disappearing?
A mysterious planet may have approached the early Sun at a distance slightly farther than Uranus and rearranged everything in the star system.
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Chinese companies challenge SpaceX
At least seven Chinese companies are trying to close the gap with SpaceX to achieve similar success with reusable rockets.
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What exactly is the space signal detected by Tesla?
In 1899, Nikola Tesla accidentally heard a strange and rhythmic sound while using a radio receiver in his laboratory.
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Humans reach for the stars in 2024
In 2024, space missions will no longer be limited to low Earth orbit and the Moon. We are aiming for bigger and further goals.