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Amazon’s first Kuiper internet satellite launch delayed due to poor weather

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Amazon’s first Kuiper internet satellite launch delayed due to poor weather

On Wednesday evening, the launch of the Atlas V rocket was set. To enable Amazon's upcoming internet service, it had 27 satellites onboard.

What is the secret of black holes? They might be ‘supermazes’ of multidimensional strings

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What is the secret of black holes? They might be ‘supermazes’ of multidimensional strings

Physicists believe that supermazes, intricate passages constructed of vibrating strings, could be present in black holes.

NASA Alert: Massive 370-ft asteroid, as big as a 35-storey building, to zoom past Earth today

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NASA Alert: Massive 370-ft asteroid, as big as a 35-storey building, to zoom past Earth today

Asteroid 2023 KU is about 113 metres wide, nearly as tall as a 35-storey building. It is currently travelling at over 64,800 kilometres per hour.

Can crashing icy asteroids into Mars make it habitable? Here's scientist's new plan

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Can crashing icy asteroids into Mars make it habitable? Here's scientist's new plan

The Martian atmosphere is currently very thin and mostly made up of carbon dioxide. It is incapable of supporting human life.

Blue Origin to launch first all-female crew since 1963, with Katy Perry on board

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Blue Origin to launch first all-female crew since 1963, with Katy Perry on board

NS-31, Blue Origin's upcoming mission, will send an all-female crew to space. Since Soviet cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova made history aboard Vostok 6 in 1963, this will be the first launch of its kind.

This moon in our solar system, with a huge hidden ocean, may support life, says study

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This moon in our solar system, with a huge hidden ocean, may support life, says study

A team researched the moon's underground ocean, which is estimated to be approximately 480 kilometers beneath the surface, utilizing bioenergetic models.

First-ever human hand X-ray taken in space — Here's how

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First-ever human hand X-ray taken in space — Here's how

A team of four astronauts took the first X-ray of a human hand in space as they floated high above our planet, making medical history.

Pink Moon 2025: Date, time and how to witness spring’s first full Moon, which will also be a micromoon event

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Pink Moon 2025: Date, time and how to witness spring’s first full Moon, which will also be a micromoon event

The Pink Moon, the first spring full moon, provides an opportunity for reflection, emotional purification, and spiritual development.

After de-extinction of dire wolves, Elon Musk wishes to have this prehistoric animal as a pet

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After de-extinction of dire wolves, Elon Musk wishes to have this prehistoric animal as a pet

Colossal Biosciences was able to successfully breed three wolf pup-like offspring of the extinct dire wolf by genetic engineering, igniting debate and enthusiasm on the possibility of de-extinction and designer species.

Scientists resurrect ice age predator Dire Wolves after 12,500 years of extinction

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Scientists resurrect ice age predator Dire Wolves after 12,500 years of extinction

Colossal Biosciences uses Ice Age remains to bring predators back to life.

Too much trash in space: concerns about Kessler Syndrome rise as over 1,200 objects fell to Earth in 2024

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Too much trash in space: concerns about Kessler Syndrome rise as over 1,200 objects fell to Earth in 2024

The orbit of the Earth is filling with more and more space junk, threatening operational satellites and the International Space Station.

Scientists know only about 1% of insects out of one million — What’s missing?

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Scientists know only about 1% of insects out of one million — What’s missing?

Insects are essential to Earth's ecology, but numerous species are disappearing and scientists are demanding stronger protection. A new study showcases the pressing need for monitoring and conservation of insects as well as ecosystems they support.

Astronomers confirm: Two giant suns doomed to explode on this date

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Astronomers confirm: Two giant suns doomed to explode on this date

Astronomers find a binary star system that will detonate as a type Ia supernova, offering direct evidence for a top theory and insight into cosmic events and new star and planet formation.

Meet North America's strange rivers that flow both ways and scientists can't explain why

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Meet North America's strange rivers that flow both ways and scientists can't explain why

Explore the interesting universe of rivers that go against the normal flow pattern. Know about 9 atypical rivers and lakes in the Americas that flow in abnormal directions, contradicting our concepts of hydrology and geography.

‘Hope in a shell’: 100-year-old endangered tortoise becomes mother for the first time

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‘Hope in a shell’: 100-year-old endangered tortoise becomes mother for the first time

Incubation resulted in half the eggs being female and the other half male. So far, only female hatchlings have emerged.

Stars sing their history:  Starquakes reveal secrets of ancient galaxy

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Stars sing their history: Starquakes reveal secrets of ancient galaxy

Researchers find that stars in the universe create "music" by vibrations, unlocking the past history, evolution, and internal structure of stars, opening a new field of research for learning about the galaxy and its mysteries.

NASA's new image reveals a 'planet killer' dying star in Helix Nebula

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NASA's new image reveals a 'planet killer' dying star in Helix Nebula

A 40-year-old space enigma has been unraveled: a white dwarf star at the center of the Helix Nebula has been annihilating a nearby planet, triggering strange X-ray radiation, which unveiled the star's strong and deadly gravity.

1 trillion species, 3 billion years: AI finds ancient bacteria used oxygen long before Earth had it

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1 trillion species, 3 billion years: AI finds ancient bacteria used oxygen long before Earth had it

The planet Earth thawed approximately 4.5 billion years ago. The Moon was created when a Mars-sized object crashed. If there was life at that time, it likely was eradicated.

Air Force officer Shubhanshu Shukla to become second Indian in space with ISS flight this May

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Air Force officer Shubhanshu Shukla to become second Indian in space with ISS flight this May

Indian Air Force pilot Shubhanshu Shukla will be the second Indian in space, traveling to the ISS in May on Axiom Mission 4, a private spaceflight mission sponsored by Axiom Space.

City-killer asteroid 2024 YR4 changes its collision course from Earth; it might hit this space body

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City-killer asteroid 2024 YR4 changes its collision course from Earth; it might hit this space body

Asteroid 2024 YR4, previously dreaded to crash into Earth, is no longer a risk after fresh information altered its path, but it has a 2% possibility of hitting the Moon.

Europe's 1st orbital rocket dramatically explodes in under 40 seconds after liftoff – watch video

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Europe's 1st orbital rocket dramatically explodes in under 40 seconds after liftoff – watch video

Isar Aerospace's Spectrum rocket recently failed to launch, exploding and crashing just 18 seconds into its first flight, despite being designed as Europe's first orbital launch vehicle.

What does Antarctica look like from space? SpaceX astronaut shares mesmerising view while orbiting Earth's poles

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What does Antarctica look like from space? SpaceX astronaut shares mesmerising view while orbiting Earth's poles

Four private astronauts aboard SpaceX's Fram2 mission have accomplished a rare achievement, flying around the Earth from pole to pole, and taking stunning photos of Antarctica from space.

Was Venus once habitable? Scientists introduce new life equation that may hold answers

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Was Venus once habitable? Scientists introduce new life equation that may hold answers

Researchers present the Venus Life Equation, a novel formula to approximate the possibility of life on Venus, shedding light on the habitability of the planet and the quest for extraterrestrial life.

Romanian family’s ordinary doorstep rock turns out to be a €1 million treasure

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Romanian family’s ordinary doorstep rock turns out to be a €1 million treasure

In Romania, a woman unknowingly stashed a fortune at her doorstep for decades. One of the world's largest intact amber specimens was a 3.5-kilogram rock that served as a doorstop in her home.

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