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This anglerfish has mastered a trick to light up the depths of the Pacific Ocean
Jan 27, 2022 8:00 AM
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Jan 26, 2022
A meteorite-hunting AI will scout for space rocks buried in polar ice
Antarctic meteorite expeditions can be grueling, but scientists designed a new AI that could help locate hotspots.
Jan 26, 2022
Part of a SpaceX rocket is going to crash into the moon. It’s probably fine.
It's one small impact for the moon.
Jan 22, 2022
NASA’s James Webb telescope is about to arrive at an exceptional point in space
The telescope will drift at gravity's tipping point between Earth and the sun.
Jan 21, 2022
We’re still in the dark about a key black hole paradox
Until recently, the existence of black holes was far from a given.
Jan 20, 2022
Astronauts are losing 3 million red blood cells every second in space
A new study suggests that astronauts may experience space anemia much longer than previously thought.
Jan 19, 2022
Black holes have a reputation as devourers. But they can help spawn stars, too.
In a first, astrophysicists observe a black hole help create new stars in a dwarf galaxy.
Jan 18, 2022
Do look up at this asteroid as it whizzes safely past Earth tonight
Don't worry, it's not going to be like the recent movie.
Jan 14, 2022
How the Earth’s 23.5-degree tilt gives us seasons
When it's winter in Idaho, it's summer in Curaçao. Why?
Jan 13, 2022
Scientists wielded giant lasers to simulate an exoplanet’s super-hot core
A molten core creates Earth's magnetic field, which protects life as we know it.
