When it comes to atoms, language can be used only as in poetry.
The poet, too, is not nearly so concerned with describing facts
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— Niels Bohr

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Hubble Telescope gives us our best look yet at the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS (video, photo)

Fri, 08/08/2025 - 10:00am
New Hubble Telescope imagery of the interstellar interloper comet 3I/ATLAS reveals a dusty coma and the beginning of a tail.
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A mysterious substance on Mars might be an undiscovered mineral

Fri, 08/08/2025 - 9:29am
Scientists have spotted a mysterious mineral on Mars that may be new to science — and could help reveal some Red Planet mysteries.
Categories: Astronomy

European weather satellite readied for launch on Ariane 6 rocket | Space photo of the day for Aug. 8, 2025

Fri, 08/08/2025 - 8:00am
The MetOp-SG-A1 weather satellite is loaded onto the Ariane 6 launch adapter as part of a mission for the European Space Agency.
Categories: Astronomy

What time is the August full moon?

Fri, 08/08/2025 - 6:00am
The full moon rises on Aug. 9; here are the best times to view the Sturgeon Moon.
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The biggest black hole ever seen? Scientists find one with mass of 36 billion suns

Thu, 08/07/2025 - 6:19pm
Scientists have tapped into gravitational lensing and stellar dynamics to confirm the existence of a black hole with 36 billion solar masses.
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A laser-propelled mini spacecraft could travel to a nearby black hole, astrophysicist says

Thu, 08/07/2025 - 5:00pm
A bold new proposal envisions launching laser-propelled nanocraft to a nearby black hole to test Albert Einstein's theory of general relativity.
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China's lunar lander aces touchdown and takeoff tests ahead of planned 2030 crewed moon mission (video)

Thu, 08/07/2025 - 4:00pm
China conducted takeoff and touchdown tests with its "Lanyue" moon lander on Aug. 6, 2025, as it prepares to launch a crewed lunar mission by 2030.
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'Star Wars: A New Hope' will return to theaters to celebrate its 50th anniversary, but Disney didn't say which version

Thu, 08/07/2025 - 3:00pm
No, it's probably not the de-specialized edition, but Disney could surprise the 'Star Wars' faithful when the rerelease drops in theaters in 2027.
Categories: Astronomy

Who's a good robot dog? Bert and Spot explore Mars-like surface with help from AI and astronaut in space

Thu, 08/07/2025 - 2:00pm
Four robots recently took to Mars-like terrain, including a cave system, during an epic experiment involving a NASA astronaut in space.
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SpaceX signs deal to fly Italian experiments to Mars on Starship's 1st commercial Red Planet flights

Thu, 08/07/2025 - 1:34pm
SpaceX has signed a deal with the Italian Space Agency to fly Italian experiments on the first commercial Starship missions to Mars.
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Jupiter and its 4 largest moons will line up in the sky on Aug. 8. Here's how to see the 'parade'

Thu, 08/07/2025 - 1:00pm
Jupiter's four Galilean moons will line up in front of Jupiter in the early morning sky on Aug. 8.
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Unistellar eQuinox 2 is over $700 cheaper — perfect for nebula and galaxy hunting in the summer skies

Thu, 08/07/2025 - 1:00pm
Explore the wonders of the cosmos and save over $700 on this Unistellar eQuinox 2 bundle, including an official backpack for taking it to dark sky sites.
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Astronomers use starlight to measure greenhouse gases in Earth's atmosphere

Thu, 08/07/2025 - 12:00pm
Scientists have developed an algorithm called Astroclimes, which transforms stargazing instruments into climate sensors that measure greenhouse gases in Earth's atmosphere.
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James Webb Space Telescope spots a potential new exoplanet just 4 light-years away from Earth

Thu, 08/07/2025 - 11:25am
Astronomers using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope have found strong evidence for a new exoplanet — one orbiting Alpha Centauri A, the nearest sun-like star to Earth.
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Science Can Solar System Planetary Projector review

Thu, 08/07/2025 - 10:00am
A solar system model with a small projector built in, the Science Can Solar System Planetary Projector is a great educational tool for kids.
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August full moon 2025 rises this weekend: Here's how to see the stunning 'Sturgeon Moon'

Thu, 08/07/2025 - 10:00am
August's full Sturgeon Moon rises this weekend, days before the Perseid meteor shower hits its peak.
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Has 'Strange New Worlds' just unleashed 'Star Trek's scariest aliens since the Borg?

Thu, 08/07/2025 - 9:00am
They don't yet have a name, but "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds"'s latest foes have surely beamed in from a horror movie.
Categories: Astronomy

A blood moon is coming: Here's what you need to know about the total lunar eclipse on Sept. 7

Thu, 08/07/2025 - 9:00am
Start preparing now to catch next month's dramatic total lunar eclipse.
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Canon's entry-level full-frame camera —now $380 cheaper ahead of the peak of the Perseid meteor shower

Thu, 08/07/2025 - 8:49am
The powerhouse R8 is ideal for astrophotography, and is already a brilliant budget performer, now even better at this price, with a Canon lens included.
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Northern lights may be visible in these 18 states tonight

Thu, 08/07/2025 - 8:35am
Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Illinois as an incoming solar storm could spark geomagnetic storm conditions overnight.
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