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NASA tracks two massive, airplane-sized asteroids set for a close encounter with Earth today

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NASA tracks two massive, airplane-sized asteroids set for a close encounter with Earth today

Space can be unpredictable, but NASA is always watching. On 6 March, three asteroids will pass Earth, including two the size of an airplane and one the size of a bus.

SpaceX's Starship Flight 8 to launch today: Watch the bold catch of Super Heavy booster live at this time

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SpaceX's Starship Flight 8 to launch today: Watch the bold catch of Super Heavy booster live at this time

SpaceX is gearing up for another thrilling Starship test. The Flight 8 mission will attempt to catch the Super Heavy booster using giant metal arms.

'Super Jupiter': NASA’s James Webb reveals complex atmosphere of starless giant located 20 light-years away

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'Super Jupiter': NASA’s James Webb reveals complex atmosphere of starless giant located 20 light-years away

Scientists studying SIMP 0136, a free-floating planetary-mass object, have uncovered complex atmospheric changes.

Tragic wildlife loss: Over 280 lions and 456 leopards died in Gujarat in two years, government reveals

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Tragic wildlife loss: Over 280 lions and 456 leopards died in Gujarat in two years, government reveals

The loss of Gujarat’s majestic lions is alarming. The state government confirmed 286 lion deaths in two years.

Are we closer to reviving mammoths? Scientists create the first-ever woolly mouse with thick fur

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Are we closer to reviving mammoths? Scientists create the first-ever woolly mouse with thick fur

Colossal Biosciences announces the creation of the Colossal Woolly Mouse, a genetically engineered mouse with woolly mammoth traits, bringing scientists closer to de-extinction and revival of the woolly mammoth.

Historic Moment: Firefly aerospace shares first footage of Blue Ghost touching down on Moon

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Historic Moment: Firefly aerospace shares first footage of Blue Ghost touching down on Moon

Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lander makes historic lunar landing in Mare Crisium, marking second private company to achieve this feat, as part of NASA's CLPS program.

NASA Alerts: A massive 460-foot asteroid is approaching Earth today at staggering speed of 17,583 mph

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NASA Alerts: A massive 460-foot asteroid is approaching Earth today at staggering speed of 17,583 mph

A massive asteroid is heading towards Earth at high speed. NASA has warned about the 460-foot asteroid 535844 (2015 BY310), which is set to pass closely.

Earth’s strongest ocean current is slowing down and it could trigger severe impacts, scientists warn

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Earth’s strongest ocean current is slowing down and it could trigger severe impacts, scientists warn

Scientists warn of a 20% slowdown of the Antarctic Circumpolar Current by 2050, potentially causing rising sea levels, warmer oceans, and unpredictable global weather patterns due to climate change.

Firefly’s Blue Ghost Lander witnesses stunning sunrise on the Moon, shares captivating view

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Firefly’s Blue Ghost Lander witnesses stunning sunrise on the Moon, shares captivating view

Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lander awakens to its first sunrise on the Moon, marking the start of a 14-day period of scientific experiments on the lunar surface, carrying ten NASA payloads to test various technologies.

Asteroid alert: This 42-foot space rock is about to come very close to Earth today, NASA reports

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Asteroid alert: This 42-foot space rock is about to come very close to Earth today, NASA reports

NASA reports that Asteroid 2025 DM7 will make its closest approach on 4 March 2025, coming within 294,000 miles of Earth.

Daylight Saving Time 2025: When clocks will spring forward and why US, Europe will lose an hour

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Daylight Saving Time 2025: When clocks will spring forward and why US, Europe will lose an hour

As spring nears, people prepare for the yearly clock change. This adjustment impacts millions across the United States and Europe, affecting daily routines and sleep schedules.

Firefly’s Blue Ghost lander makes historic Moon landing, becomes second private firm to succeed

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Firefly’s Blue Ghost lander makes historic Moon landing, becomes second private firm to succeed

Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lander successfully touches down on the lunar surface, marking a historic milestone for the private space company and NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services program.

NASA astronaut captures most stunning view of Milky Way on Earth's horizon from space

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NASA astronaut captures most stunning view of Milky Way on Earth's horizon from space

NASA astronaut Don Pettit captures a breathtaking image of the Milky Way from the International Space Station, offering a rare view of our galaxy from orbit, amidst ongoing scientific research and experimentation.

NASA's Hubble reveals a bird's-eye view of Andromeda Galaxy's mysterious dwarf galaxies

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NASA's Hubble reveals a bird's-eye view of Andromeda Galaxy's mysterious dwarf galaxies

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope reveals surprising details about Andromeda's satellite galaxies, offering fresh insights into the galaxy's evolution, structure, and turbulent history, including a possible collision with another galaxy

How do mysterious free-floating planetary-mass objects form without stars? A new study explains

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How do mysterious free-floating planetary-mass objects form without stars? A new study explains

Astronomers have proposed a new theory on the formation of free-floating planetary-mass objects (PMOs), suggesting they form through collisions of circumstellar disks in dense star clusters, shedding light on these mysterious cosmic drifters.

NASA launches tiny Lunar Trailblazer satellite to discover traces of water on the Moon

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NASA launches tiny Lunar Trailblazer satellite to discover traces of water on the Moon

NASA's Lunar Trailblazer satellite is on a mission to map lunar water, a crucial resource for future space exploration, aiming to determine the form, distribution, and quantity of water on the Moon.

Firefly's Blue Ghost lander captures breathtaking image of Earth shadowing the moon

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Firefly's Blue Ghost lander captures breathtaking image of Earth shadowing the moon

The Blue Ghost lander, designed by Firefly Aerospace, has shared stunning photos of Earth and the moon while en route to its lunar landing site, Mare Crisium, as part of a NASA-backed mission to explore the moon's surface.

The beginning of space internet: NASA launches Nokia aboard Athena to establish mobile network to Moon

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The beginning of space internet: NASA launches Nokia aboard Athena to establish mobile network to Moon

NASA's latest mission introduces mobile connectivity to the lunar surface with the Athena lander, enabling reliable communication for future Moon missions, including the Artemis programme, through a collaboration with Nokia.

Rare 'planet parade' captured: Astrophotographer shares mesmerising picture of 7-planet alignment

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Rare 'planet parade' captured: Astrophotographer shares mesmerising picture of 7-planet alignment

Astrophotographer Josh Dury captures a breathtaking image of the rare planetary alignment of seven planets in the night sky, a spectacle that won't be seen again until 2028, offering a unique opportunity for stargazers and photographers.

Rare 'planet parade' to peak tonight: Witness all 7 planets of the solar system align with the naked eye

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Rare 'planet parade' to peak tonight: Witness all 7 planets of the solar system align with the naked eye

Witness a rare celestial event in February as all seven planets in our solar system align, creating a breathtaking view in the night sky, a spectacle that won't be seen again until 2040.

NASA’s SPHEREx Telescope to launch tomorrow: 3 fascinating things that make it unique?

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NASA’s SPHEREx Telescope to launch tomorrow: 3 fascinating things that make it unique?

NASA's newest space telescope, SPHEREx, is set to launch on February 28, aiming to create a detailed cosmic map, study cosmic inflation, and search for life-forming molecules in the Milky Way galaxy.

Wolves turned themselves into dogs for easy food access, but how? New study explains

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Wolves turned themselves into dogs for easy food access, but how? New study explains

A new study suggests that wolves may have domesticated themselves to become dogs, adapting to a calmer lifestyle near human camps in search of easy food, forming one of history's strongest bonds between humans and animals.

US Space Force reveals first-ever image of shadowy X-37B plane in Orbit

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US Space Force reveals first-ever image of shadowy X-37B plane in Orbit

The U.S. Space Force has released a rare photo of the X-37B space plane in orbit, marking the first public image of the secretive vehicle in space, as it conducts experiments and tests new orbital maneuvers.

What's inside a shark’s mouth? Diver's camera accidentally captures jaw-dropping footage, leaving internet stunned

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What's inside a shark’s mouth? Diver's camera accidentally captures jaw-dropping footage, leaving internet stunned

A diver's camera captured a rare and terrifying view from inside a shark's mouth after it was briefly swallowed during a feeding frenzy, leaving viewers amazed and frightened.

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