Astronomy
NASA is facing the biggest crisis in its history
Widespread proposed budget cuts have left the US space agency facing an uncertain future at the same time as NASA’s intended new leader has been withdrawn by the Trump administration
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NASA is facing the biggest crisis in its history
Widespread proposed budget cuts have left the US space agency facing an uncertain future at the same time as NASA’s intended new leader has been withdrawn by the Trump administration
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Why it's taking a century to pin down the speed of the universe
The Hubble constant, a set number that connects a galaxy’s speed to its distance from Earth and tells us how fast the universe is expanding, was first described more than a hundred years ago – but astronomers have debated it ever since
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Why it's taking a century to pin down the speed of the universe
The Hubble constant, a set number that connects a galaxy’s speed to its distance from Earth and tells us how fast the universe is expanding, was first described more than a hundred years ago – but astronomers have debated it ever since
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Heat Safety Experts behind OSHA Rules Were Laid Off, which Could Make It Easier to Scrap Regulations
Government layoffs threaten to make it easier for the Trump administration to ditch draft heat safety regulations
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Super-invasive termites could spread from Florida around the world
Two of the most destructive invasive termite species are interbreeding in the US – they can survive a wider range of temperatures and could easily spread across the globe
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Super-invasive termites could spread from Florida around the world
Two of the most destructive invasive termite species are interbreeding in the US – they can survive a wider range of temperatures and could easily spread across the globe
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Fred Espenak, astronomy's 'Mr. Eclipse', dies at 71
Astronomy has lost one of its most assiduous calculators of eclipses with the passing of astronomer Fred Espenak, known widely as "Mr. Eclipse."
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Private ispace Resilience probe will attempt lunar landing this week
If successful, Resilience will be only the third private spacecraft to complete a landing on the moon, and the first operated by a non-US company
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Private ispace Resilience probe will attempt lunar landing this week
If successful, Resilience will be only the third private spacecraft to complete a landing on the moon, and the first operated by a non-US company
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Discovering the marvels of mucus is inspiring amazing new medicines
Mucus does far more than just act as a protective barrier. Emerging research reveals ways to harness its power and deliver treatments for everything from yeast infections to inflammatory bowel disease
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Discovering the marvels of mucus is inspiring amazing new medicines
Mucus does far more than just act as a protective barrier. Emerging research reveals ways to harness its power and deliver treatments for everything from yeast infections to inflammatory bowel disease
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NOAA expects up to 5 major hurricanes in 2025: 'Be prepared'
The 2025 Atlantic Hurricane season expected to be busier than normal, according to NOAA forecasters.
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Black holes could work as natural particle colliders to hunt for dark matter, scientists say
Supermassive black holes could act as natural particle accelerators, helping humanity investigate dark matter.
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Mount Etna erupts
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The Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission has captured a dramatic image of Mount Etna erupting on 2 June 2025 when a massive plume of ash, gas and rock suddenly burst from Europe's largest active volcano.
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Bizarre Quantum Universe
Even how matter exists in the first place is a mystery to physicists
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When the sun dies, could life survive on the Jupiter ocean moon Europa?
New research suggests there may be a narrow window of possibility for life to persist on the icy moons of the outer solar system.
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SpaceX launches 23 more Starlink satellites from Florida (video)
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched 23 satellites for the company's Starlink constellation from Cape Canaveral, Florida on June 3, 2025.
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Northern lights may be visible from these 13 US States tonight
Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Oregon as geomagnetic storm conditions start to wane.
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Satellites are polluting Earth's atmosphere with heavy metals. Could refueling them in orbit help?
In-orbit servicing and refueling could help curb the environmental harm done by the space industry. But will operators subscribe to the greener business model? The jury is out.
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