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Does exoplanet K2-18b host alien life or not? Here's why the debate continues
A paper published in 2023 spurred discussion about whether life exists on an exoplanet named K2-18b. Two years later, the puzzle continues — and some scientists are expressing doubt.
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What time is the 'Blood Moon' total lunar eclipse tonight?
A dramatic total lunar eclipse will turn the moon blood red for millions across North America overnight on March 13-14. Here are the best times to watch the show unfold.
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Boom Supersonic's XB-1 jet flew in front of the sun so NASA could take this incredible shock wave photo
NASA and Boom Supersonic released an incredible photo capturing the shock waves of the supersonic XB-1 aircraft while it traveled in front of the sun during a Feb. 10 test flight.
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There's a total lunar eclipse coming. How will these 2 solar-powered moon probes survive the darkness?
The total lunar eclipse on March 13-14 will plunge moon missions into darkness. What will happen to the lunar spacecraft?
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NASA cutting programs, workforce to comply with Trump order
NASA will close several offices and reduce its workforce to comply with an anti-DEI executive order from President Trump.
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Hubble Telescope rocks out with cosmic guitar | Space photo of the day March 10, 2025
The moshing galaxies of Arp 105 dazzle in the Space Image of the Day Monday (March 10), which comes courtesy of Hubble.
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16 years before 'Mickey 17''s mission to the stars, 2009's 'Moon' was already sending in the clones
Two very different movies based on a very similar premise, but with wildly different approaches.
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Mysterious phenomenon at the heart of the Milky Way could point to new dark matter suspect. 'We may have been overlooking its subtle chemical effects on the cosmos.'
Strange events at the heart of the Milky Way could point toward a new dark suspect that annihilates to influence the chemistry of the cosmos.
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Save 72% on a Disney Plus subscription bundle in this huge streaming deal
If you're looking for a streaming deal, this is a must as you can get a huge discount on Disney Plus, Hulu and ESPN Plus, now 72% off.
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Witness the birth of the Rebellion in 'Andor' Season 2 featurette (video)
“If we don’t stand together, we will be crushed!”
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New recipe for gravity could unite Einstein's general relativity with quantum physics — and probe the dark universe
If gravity arises from entropy, scientists could unite Einstein's general relativity with the quantum realm while shedding light on dark matter and dark energy.
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This week's 'blood moon' eclipse mirrors one Christopher Columbus used to scare indigenous people in 1504
On March 13-14, 2025, skywatchers in the Americas will witness a total lunar eclipse that mirrors one Christopher Columbus is said to have used to his advantage over five centuries ago.
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These mysterious objects born in violent clashes between young star systems aren't stars or planets
Mysterious planetary mass objects that wander the cosmos alone could be created when young star systems clash. They aren't planets or stars, but are in a cosmic class of their own.
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Scientists discover simpler way to achieve Einstein's 'spooky action at a distance' thanks to AI breakthrough — bringing quantum internet closer to reality
AI has helped physicists discover a simpler way of achieving quantum entanglement. This finding could make it easier to develop quantum communication technologies.
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Property and sovereignty in space: Countries and companies face potential clashes as they take to the stars
Is there enough legal framework to avoid arguments between nations as space exploration and commercial activity rapidly increase?
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Is there life out there? The existence of other technological species is highly likely
Is there life out there? The existence of other technological species is highly likely
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Rocket Lab unveils plan to land Neutron rockets at sea, 1st launch in 2025
The new Neutron rocket includes a "hippo" mouth fairing that deploys upper stages by spitting them out from inside.
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What will happen during the total lunar eclipse of March 2025?
Observers across most of the United States will have front-row seats to the spectacular total lunar eclipse overnight on March 13-14. Here's what to expect.
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Here's the launch plan for NASA's SPHEREx and PUNCH missions: 'Liftoff is just the beginning'
After more than a week of delays, two new NASA missions have gotten the greenlight to head to space tonight (March 8).
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This Week In Space podcast: Episode 151 — In Search of Alien Megastructures
On Episode 151 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik talk with former NASA Chief Scientist Jim Green about how we can search for technosignatures that might indicate advanced civilizations.
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