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Dark matter obeys gravity after all — could that rule out a 5th fundamental force in the universe?

Scientists have set about discovering if dark matter behaves like ordinary matter in the cosmos, with the answer revealing more about this mysterious "stuff" and casting doubt on the existence of a fifth fundamental force of nature.

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'Predator: Badlands' tells a human story without a real human in sight

Predator: Badlands tells a surprisingly human story of self-acceptance through the lens of sci-fi's most brutal hunter.

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These 5 Venus missions could launch in the next decade to study Earth's 'evil twin'

Several new missions to Venus are expected in the late 2020s and early 2030s, but some of them depend on funding that may not materialize.

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The hunt for dark matter: a trivia quiz

This quiz dives into the mysterious world of dark matter — what we know, what we don't, and how scientists are chasing shadows across the cosmos.

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Hubble sees spiral galaxy in Lion's heart | Space photo of the day for Nov. 4, 2025

The European Space Agency and NASA's Hubble Space Telescope recently visited the spiral galaxy NGC 3370

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See 2 of Jupiter's moons cast vast shadows over the planet early on Nov. 5

The Jovian moons Io and Europa will throw their shadows over Jupiter's cloud surface in the early hours of Nov. 5.

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Europe's powerful Ariane 6 rocket launches Sentinel-1D Earth-observation satellite to orbit (video)

Europe's Ariane 6 heavy-lift rocket successfully launched the Sentinel-1D Earth-observing satellite today (Nov. 4) on its fourth-ever launch.

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Scientists detect biggest black hole flare ever seen — with the power of 10 trillion suns

Astronomers have detected the most distant and biggest black hole flare ever seen, the result of a black hole ripping apart and devouring a star 30 times as massive as the sun.

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Latvia will become 60th nation to sign Artemis Accords for peaceful space exploration

The list of nations signing the Artemis Accords is growing, continuing NASA's efforts to establish internationally cooperative space exploration.

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A full moon with a chance of fireballs: Don't miss the Southern Taurid meteor shower peak tonight

The Southern Taurid meteor shower peak on Nov. 4-5 brings the potential for bright meteors and dramatic fireballs.

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Our universe's oldest galaxies were hot messes

A new study used the James Webb Space Telescope to study how our universe's first galaxies were.

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Mars is the ultimate sandbox in 'Mars First Logistics', a physics-based delivery game where you build your own rovers

The physics-based Martian rover simulator rides out of early access, offering tons of creative tools and impeccably chill vibes.

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Satellite images show parts of Jamaica in ruins after record-breaking Hurricane Melissa

New satellite imagery captures the complete devastation across Jamaica left in the wake of deadly Hurricane Melissa.

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Space exploration in the backyard, on a budget – how NASA simulates conditions in space without blasting off

You may have heard about the extensive testing facilities for spacecraft and equipment, but how do scientists prepare for the human aspect of space exploration?

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Astronaut from Pakistan will be 1st international visitor to China's Tiangong space station

A Pakistani astronaut will fly to China's Tiangong space station for a short visit, marking the start of international participation in China's human spaceflight program.

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The International Space Station will fall to Earth in 2030. Can a private space station really fill its gap?

We'll lose the ISS pretty soon. What might we lose with it?

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Rubin Observatory basks in galactic glow | Space photo of the day for Nov. 3, 2025

A new panorama from the Rubin Observatory captures the Milky Way in vivid detail.

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Don't miss the biggest full moon of the year rise on Nov. 5 — Here's what to expect

The November full moon will be the closest and brightest full moon of the year.

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Scientists discover oldest air on record trapped in 6-million-year-old Antarctic ice

Scientists working with the Center for Oldest Ice Exploration (COLDEX) have collected the oldest directly dated ice cores ever drilled: 6 million years old.

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What's happening on the International Space Station while the government is shut down?

NASA's astronauts living in space are still going to work during the government shutdown.

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25 Years of the International Space Station: What archaeology tells us about living and working in space

We wanted to show space agencies that were already planning three-year missions to Mars what they were overlooking.

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Meet Point Nemo, where the International Space Station will die in 2030

The International Space Station just notched a major milestone, but its days are numbered: The ISS will crash to Earth over Point Nemo in the Pacific Ocean in late 2030.

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India launches a huge military communications satellite to orbit using its most powerful rocket (video)

India launched the powerful CMS-03 military communications satellite to orbit on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025.

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SpaceX launches private space station pathfinder 'Haven Demo,' 17 other satellites to orbit (video)

SpaceX launched its 140th Falcon 9 mission of the year today (Nov. 2), sending the "Haven Demo" tech demonstrator and 17 other payloads up on the Bandwagon-4 rideshare mission.

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PBS celebrates 25 years of the ISS with NOVA's 'Operation Space Station' on Nov. 5

This intimate look at the design, building, and operation of the ISS airs on PBS Nov. 5 and Nov. 12.

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