The forces of rotation caused red hot masses of stones to be torn away from the Earth and to be thrown into the ether, and this is the origin of the stars.

— Anaxagoras 428 BC

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Mars quiz: How well do you know the Red Planet?

Tue, 08/26/2025 - 12:29pm
This quiz will challenge your knowledge of Mars' features, missions, and mysteries.
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Don't miss the crescent moon meet up with blue star Spica tonight

Tue, 08/26/2025 - 12:00pm
Stargazers will need a clear view of the western horizon to spot the moon near Spica as the sun sets on Aug. 27.
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Exoplanets engulfed in steam are taking center stage in the search for life in our galaxy

Tue, 08/26/2025 - 11:05am
Scientists have developed a new and improved method to better understand "steam world" exoplanets, a move that could refocus the search for life.
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Relive SpaceX's nighttime launch of the X-37B space plane with these dazzling photos

Tue, 08/26/2025 - 10:49am
SpaceX shared spectacular photos of its Falcon 9 night launch carrying the U.S. Space Force's X-37B space plane to orbit on Aug. 21, 2025.
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James Webb Space Telescope takes 1st look at interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS with unexpected results

Tue, 08/26/2025 - 9:03am
The James Webb Space Telescope has joined the study of the interstellar invader 3I/ATLAS, uncovering secrets that could reveal more about the planetary system in which it formed.
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World's most powerful solar telescope sees incredible coronal loops on the sun (image)

Tue, 08/26/2025 - 8:00am
The narrowest magnetic loops ever seen in the sun's corona have been imaged by the most powerful solar telescope on Earth.
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ISS astronaut captures Egypt's glittering Nile River at night | Space photo of the day for Aug. 26, 2025

Tue, 08/26/2025 - 7:00am
The chain of lights shows the river's corridor from Minya to New Bani Sewf City to the heart of Cairo.
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SpaceX launches Earth-observation satellite for Luxembourg and 7 other satellites to orbit (video)

Tue, 08/26/2025 - 5:00am
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched Luxembourg's National Advanced Optical System spacecraft and several smaller satellites to orbit from California today (Aug. 26).
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SpaceX scrubs crucial Starship Flight 10 launch again, this time due to weather

Mon, 08/25/2025 - 7:41pm
SpaceX scrubbed the planned 10th test flight of its Starship megarocket for the second day in a row today (Aug. 25), this time because of some uncooperative clouds.
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'Star Wars: Visions' season 3 release date, 1st glimpse unveiled at Anime NYC 2025

Mon, 08/25/2025 - 4:00pm
Lucasfilm unveiled a sneak peek at Volume 3 of "Star Wars: Visions" that hints at something new coming from a galaxy far, far away.
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The World Court just ruled countries can be held liable for climate change damage – what does that mean for the US?

Mon, 08/25/2025 - 2:00pm
The opinion opens a door for future claims by countries seeking reparations for climate-related harm.
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'Alien auroras' on Jupiter reveal a new kind of plasma wave, scientists say

Mon, 08/25/2025 - 1:00pm
Scientists using NASA's Juno spacecraft have discovered a new plasma wave in Jupiter's auroras, offering fresh insight into space weather and magnetism.
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Could black hole mergers finally solve the Hubble tension? Probably not

Mon, 08/25/2025 - 12:00pm
Astronomers just ruled out merging black holes as a possible solution to a giant discrepancy plaguing cosmology.
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Venus quiz: How much do you know about this hottie?

Mon, 08/25/2025 - 11:53am
This quiz will test your knowledge of Venus' wild weather, strange geology, and mythological roots.
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Supernova blast sculpts ghostly hand-shaped nebula in the cosmos (video)

Mon, 08/25/2025 - 11:00am
An image from NASA's Chandra X-ray observatory shows a glowing hand stretching across the cosmos with its palm and fingers sculpted from the wreckage of a massive stellar explosion.
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Eclipse experts' best travel tips for the total solar eclipse 2027

Mon, 08/25/2025 - 10:00am
Find expert weather insights and travel advice in this essential guide to the 2027 total solar eclipse in Spain, Egypt and North Africa.
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Dark matter could create black holes that devour exoplanets from within

Mon, 08/25/2025 - 9:00am
Dark matter could gather at the heart of Jupiter-sized worlds, eventually creating a black hole that eats its way out of its exoplanet host.
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Don't miss Mars close to the slender crescent moon at sunset tonight

Mon, 08/25/2025 - 8:00am
The crescent moon will be positioned close to Mars soon after sunset on Aug. 26
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Radio dish on the move | Space photo of the day for Aug. 25, 2025

Mon, 08/25/2025 - 7:00am
It makes it easier to drive an extremely heavy radio dish when you can do it remotely.
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NASA's Psyche asteroid probe beams home haunting view of distant Earth (photo)

Mon, 08/25/2025 - 5:00am
NASA's Psyche spacecraft, which is headed toward a big and bizarre metal asteroid, has delivered a stunning perspective of our home planet from deep space.
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