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Missing link star? Why this 'teenage vampire' white dwarf has scientists so excited
Astronomers have discovered a "teenage vampire" dead star in the process of devouring a companion star during a short-lived, "missing link" phase of its evolution.
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Pluto's hazy skies are making the dwarf planet even colder, James Webb Space Telescope finds
Simultaneously cooling Pluto while energizing atmospheric molecules to allow them to escape into space, Pluto's haze plays a key role in the planet's energy balance.
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Item Emporium Dinosaur Egg Galaxy Star Projector review
One of the coolest designs of any star projector we've seen, we think the Dinosaur Egg Galaxy Star Projector is amongst the best options for kids.
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NASA astronaut aboard ISS captures colorful aurora in time-lapse footage of Earth from space (video)
The time-lapse footage was captured by NASA astronaut Jonny Kim.
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Star Trek to Star Wars, The Fantastic Four to Predator — here are 10 sci-fi comic books coming your way in 2025
Big franchises like 'Star Wars' and 'The Fantastic Four' are joined by exciting original works. These are the sci-fi comics we can't wait for in 2025.
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It's our choice as the best smart telescope and it's rarely discounted — now with $420 off, this telescope deal is worth grabbing fast
The Unistellar eQuinox 2 is our telescope experts' pick as the best overall smart telescope, and is now $420 off for Father's Day.
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European Space Agency reveals 3 key space missions threatened by Trump's NASA budget cuts
At least three ESA space missions are under threat as a result of Trump's budget cuts. The gravitational wave observatory LISA, Venus orbiter EnVision, and NewAthena may require "recovery actions."
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SpaceX launch of private Ax-4 astronauts postponed indefinitely due to leaky ISS module
The launch of Axiom Space's fourth private astronaut mission has been delayed again, this time by a leaky Russian module on the International Space Station.
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An entrepreneur wants to build a giant net to catch spacecraft landing on the moon, but can it be done?
This novel idea could become an important piece of a future moon economy.
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Gaze at the Orion Nebula together - eVscope 2 is $570 off for Father's Day
This Unistellar eVscope 2 is one of the best smart telescopes for easy observation of the night sky and it's $570 off for Father's Day
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Aurora alert! Moderate geomagnetic storm could spark northern lights as far south as New York and Idaho on June 14
Aurora chasers, keep your eyes on the skies this weekend as northern lights might be possible at mid-latitudes.
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Satellite images show a dramatic decline in Antarctica's emperor penguin population — and it's happening faster than we thought (photos)
One region of the continent saw a 22% decline in emperor penguin numbers over 15 years.
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June full moon shines on SpaceX Dragon | Space photo of the day for June 12, 2025
SpaceX's private Dragon spacecraft was treated to a stunning view in the night sky under June's full moon.
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The 10 best Father's Day Amazon deals — telescopes, Lego, star projectors and more
Discover the 10 best Father's Day deals on Amazon right now with offers on telescopes, star projectors, model rockets, Lego and more.
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Trump's 2026 budget cuts would force the world's most powerful solar telescope to close
"There's no way for us to operate such a complex facility."
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James Webb Space Telescope discovers smallest 'failed stars' ever seen
Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have discovered the smallest brown dwarfs ever seen with the potential to form planets and surrounded by mysterious molecules.
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NASA's PUNCH delivers knockout views of colossal solar storms erupting from sun (video)
"These first images are astonishing, but the best is still yet to come."
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Laws of physics are still broken: Attempt to explain away black holes' central singularity falls short, scientist says
A researcher throws cold water on a recent effort that purported to eliminate black holes' greatest and most enduring mystery — the existence of their central singularity.
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Lego Dune Atreides Royal Ornithopter review
Grab a Lego set worthy of the Lisan al Gaib with the Lego Dune Ornithopter.
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NASA begins push to slash workforce with more staff buyouts, early retirements as budget cuts loom
NASA employees have until July 25 to decide if they'll stay or go.
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