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Missing link star? Why this 'teenage vampire' white dwarf has scientists so excited

Thu, 06/12/2025 - 5:00pm
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

Thu, 06/12/2025 - 4:00pm
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

Thu, 06/12/2025 - 3:00pm
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)

Thu, 06/12/2025 - 3:00pm
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

Thu, 06/12/2025 - 1:00pm
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

Thu, 06/12/2025 - 1:00pm
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

Thu, 06/12/2025 - 12:08pm
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

Thu, 06/12/2025 - 11:41am
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?

Thu, 06/12/2025 - 11:00am
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

Thu, 06/12/2025 - 11:00am
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

Thu, 06/12/2025 - 10:34am
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)

Thu, 06/12/2025 - 10:00am
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

Thu, 06/12/2025 - 9:00am
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

Thu, 06/12/2025 - 8:10am
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

Thu, 06/12/2025 - 8:00am
"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

Thu, 06/12/2025 - 6:00am
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)

Thu, 06/12/2025 - 5:00am
"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

Wed, 06/11/2025 - 5:00pm
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

Wed, 06/11/2025 - 3:00pm
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

Wed, 06/11/2025 - 3:00pm
NASA employees have until July 25 to decide if they'll stay or go.
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