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A 210-foot, airplane-sized asteroid is heading towards Earth at an alarming speed today

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A 210-foot, airplane-sized asteroid is heading towards Earth at an alarming speed today

NASA has identified two asteroids, 2024 XW15 and 2024 XC16, set to fly past Earth on December 13.

Astronomers spot a mysterious object colliding with supermassive black hole jet in a distant galaxy

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Astronomers spot a mysterious object colliding with supermassive black hole jet in a distant galaxy

Astronomers discover unique collision between black hole jet and unidentified object in Centaurus A galaxy, shedding new light on cosmic dynamics.

NASA Mars Rover is looking out for 'Lookout Hill'

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NASA Mars Rover is looking out for 'Lookout Hill'

NASA's Perseverance rover reaches a new milestone on Mars, completing its 30th abrasion on Rio Chiquito and heading towards Witch Hazel Hill and Lookout Hill.

New Threat to Earth? MIT discovers 138 new asteroids similar to 2013 Russia meteor that injured thousands

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New Threat to Earth? MIT discovers 138 new asteroids similar to 2013 Russia meteor that injured thousands

Astronomers at MIT have detected the smallest asteroids ever, measuring just 10 metres across, using data from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope and innovative imaging techniques.

NASA issues urgent warning: 97-foot asteroid and two massive space rocks approaching Earth today

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NASA issues urgent warning: 97-foot asteroid and two massive space rocks approaching Earth today

NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory is tracking three asteroids approaching Earth today.

NASA discovers an alien planet with a 563,000-km-long tail outside our Solar System

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NASA discovers an alien planet with a 563,000-km-long tail outside our Solar System

Discover the fascinating feature of WASP-69 b, a hot Jupiter exoplanet with a comet-like tail of gas, shedding light on atmospheric loss and stellar radiation effects.

NASA explains why Ingenuity helicopter crashed on Mars, watch video here

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NASA explains why Ingenuity helicopter crashed on Mars, watch video here

NASA's Ingenuity helicopter faced an unexpected crash on Mars, but its legacy lives on in the next-generation Mars Chopper concept, designed for expanded aerial exploration on the Red Planet.

Geminid Meteor shower 2024 date and peak time: Here's when and how to witness year's strongest meteor show

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Geminid Meteor shower 2024 date and peak time: Here's when and how to witness year's strongest meteor show

The Geminid meteor shower peaks on 13-14 December. Discover tips for the best viewing and what sets the Geminids apart.

'Frozen world beyond our Solar System': NASA's James Webb spots water in distant star-forming disk

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'Frozen world beyond our Solar System': NASA's James Webb spots water in distant star-forming disk

The James Webb Space Telescope uncovers frozen water in a distant protoplanetary disk, revealing insights into the origins of water and potential planetary systems beyond our Solar System.

Witness the 2024 Cold Moon: When and how to watch year's last full moon with Geminid meteor shower

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Witness the 2024 Cold Moon: When and how to watch year's last full moon with Geminid meteor shower

Catch the Cold Moon, December's full moon, on December 15, 2024, for a mesmerizing celestial display, marking the end of 2024 and the beginning of winter.

Male humpback whale crosses 8,000 miles across 3 oceans for sex; sets new distance record

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Male humpback whale crosses 8,000 miles across 3 oceans for sex; sets new distance record

A male humpback whale breaks the distance record for its species with an epic 8,106-mile journey across three oceans, revealing new insights into humpback whale behavior and ecology.

NASA's urgent alert: Five giant asteroids moving towards Earth at high speed today

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NASA's urgent alert: Five giant asteroids moving towards Earth at high speed today

NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory has its eyes on five asteroids. These celestial objects will pass Earth on 11 December 2024.

India's Aditya L1 and ESA's artificial eclipse-making Proba-3 collaborate for 2025 solar research

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India's Aditya L1 and ESA's artificial eclipse-making Proba-3 collaborate for 2025 solar research

India's Aditya L1 mission and ESA's Proba-3 mission join forces for groundbreaking solar observations, marking a significant collaboration in space research.

NASA reveals Sunita Williams' Astrobee act: How it aids astronauts and satellite management

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NASA reveals Sunita Williams' Astrobee act: How it aids astronauts and satellite management

Astronaut Sunita Williams showcases NASA's Astrobee robot on the International Space Station, highlighting its capabilities and potential for space sustainability.

Meet Wisdom: World's oldest bird to become a mother again at the age of 74; watch video

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Meet Wisdom: World's oldest bird to become a mother again at the age of 74; watch video

Wisdom, the world's oldest known Laysan albatross, is set to hatch another chick at 74 years old, defying odds and inspiring conservation efforts.

Three asteroids moving towards Earth at a scary speed to visit tomorrow, NASA alerts

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Three asteroids moving towards Earth at a scary speed to visit tomorrow, NASA alerts

NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) is keeping a close eye on three asteroids set to pass Earth on 11 December 2024.

NASA warns of two huge asteroids visiting Earth today; are we in danger?

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NASA warns of two huge asteroids visiting Earth today; are we in danger?

NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) is tracking two huge asteroids set to visit Earth today

'Growing unexpectedly': James Webb Telescope reveals surprising secrets behind universe's rapid expansion

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'Growing unexpectedly': James Webb Telescope reveals surprising secrets behind universe's rapid expansion

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope supports Hubble Space Telescope's findings on the universe's accelerating expansion rate, deepening the mystery of cosmic expansion and Hubble tension.

What is Mars hiding? NASA discovers potential signs of alien life beneath its surface

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What is Mars hiding? NASA discovers potential signs of alien life beneath its surface

NASA's Perseverance rover uncovers intriguing rock sample on Mars, nicknamed 'Cheyava Falls,' which may hold evidence of ancient microbial life and water on the Red Planet.

NASA discovers seven mysterious 'dark comets' that might have brought life to Earth

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NASA discovers seven mysterious 'dark comets' that might have brought life to Earth

Astronomers uncover seven new 'dark comets,' mysterious celestial bodies blurring the line between asteroids and comets, revealing intriguing differences and sparking curiosity about their origins.

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams to conduct series of spacewalks before her February 2025 return

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NASA astronaut Sunita Williams to conduct series of spacewalks before her February 2025 return

Veteran NASA astronaut Sunita Williams prepares for critical spacewalks in 2025, leading the ISS Expedition 72 crew in advancing space exploration and scientific research.

Fossils of dinosaur feces uncover secrets of their origin, study finds

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Fossils of dinosaur feces uncover secrets of their origin, study finds

Fossilized feces reveal surprising insights into ancient ecosystems, dinosaur diets, and evolution.

NASA reveals the closest look at a monster black hole; see image here

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NASA reveals the closest look at a monster black hole; see image here

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope uncovers striking details about quasar 3C 273, revealing an active black hole, satellite galaxies, and an extragalactic jet.

Indian astronomers make surprising discovery in rare triple-sun solar system

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Indian astronomers make surprising discovery in rare triple-sun solar system

Scientists study rare triple-star system GG Tau A, uncovering clues about planet formation in multi-star environments.

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