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Hubble Telescope gives us our best look yet at the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS (video, photo)
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
Scientists have spotted a mysterious mineral on Mars that may be new to science — and could help reveal some Red Planet mysteries.
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European weather satellite readied for launch on Ariane 6 rocket | Space photo of the day for Aug. 8, 2025
The MetOp-SG-A1 weather satellite is loaded onto the Ariane 6 launch adapter as part of a mission for the European Space Agency.
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What time is the August full moon?
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
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
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)
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
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.
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Who's a good robot dog? Bert and Spot explore Mars-like surface with help from AI and astronaut in space
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
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'
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
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
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
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
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'
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?
They don't yet have a name, but "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds"'s latest foes have surely beamed in from a horror movie.
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A blood moon is coming: Here's what you need to know about the total lunar eclipse on Sept. 7
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
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
Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Illinois as an incoming solar storm could spark geomagnetic storm conditions overnight.
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