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AI discovers over 27,000 overlooked asteroids in old telescope images

A new AI software has helped identify more than 27,000 asteroids in our solar system that had been overlooked in telescope images.

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'Star Trek: Discovery' season 5 episode 6 goes old school and benefits because of it

There's nothing quite like a prime directive violation dispute to bring any episode of any Trek series home, as season 5 episode 6 of "Star Trek: Discovery" shows.

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SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches 2 satellites on record-tying 20th flight (video)

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched two Maxar Earth-observation satellites today (May 2). It was the record-tying 20th mission for this rocket's first stage.

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16 best places to see the annular 'ring of fire' solar eclipse 2024

Explore the top 16 places to witness the breathtaking annular 'ring of fire' solar eclipse on Oct. 2, 2024. Plan an unforgettable eclipse experience with these expert recommendations.

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Somehow, Star Wars has returned to Fortnite for May the 4th (video)

Star Wars and Fortnite's relationship has been fruitful over the years, but 2024's offerings could be the best yet. This is where the fun begins!

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SpaceX's Crew-8 astronauts move Dragon at the ISS to make way for Boeing's Starliner

The four astronauts of SpaceX's Crew-8 mission moved their Dragon capsule to a different port at the ISS on Thursday morning (May 2).

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NASA prepares for intense sun storms on Mars during 'solar maximum'

As the sun reaches solar maximum, Mars spacecraft are preparing to study the effects of increased radiation bombardment and how solar storms may impact future crewed missions to the Red Planet.

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James Webb Space Telescope forecasts clouds of melted rock on this blisteringly hot exoplanet

The JWST has performed a weather report for a distant hot Jupiter exoplanet, finding winds three times as fast as a jet fighter, clouds made of rock and temperatures hot enough to melt lead.

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A Switzerland-size hole opened in Antarctica's sea ice in 2016-17. Now we know why

During the winters of 2016 and 2017, a hole the size of Switzerland opened in the middle of Antarctica's sea ice. And scientists just figured out how it came to be.

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What is solar maximum and when will it occur?

Want to know more about solar maximum and how it affects us? Read our complete guide on what solar maximum is and when it might occur.

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Yellowstone Lake's weird resistance to climate change could be about to crack

Yellowstone's lake's ice cover has remained unaffected by increasing temperatures due to increased snowfall. But this could make it vulnerable to a sudden shift.

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Best sci-fi movies with 90%+ on Rotten Tomatoes

Here are the top 15 sci-fi movies boasting over 90% scores on Rotten Tomatoes from both critics and audiences alike.

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Astronomers close in on the mystery of the erupting Orion star system (video)

An erupting star system in Orion has finally provided an answer to the mystery of how stars fed for over 100 years, something that has puzzled astronomers for almost as long.

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Star Wars: Hunters launches in June for Nintendo Switch and mobile (video)

Star Wars: Hunters is finally opening its arena to everyone.

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Lego releases 7 new Star Wars sets ahead of 'Star Wars Day' on May 4

Star Wars Day is May 4 and the seven new Lego Star Wars sets will be available from May 1.

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Sun unleashes near X-class solar flare: M9.5 eruption sparks radio blackouts across the Pacific (video)

Explore the impact of a near X-class solar flare, registering M9.5, as it disrupts radio signals across the Pacific. The eruption was sunspot AR3654's most powerful yet.

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Asteroid Ryugu holds secrets of our solar system's past, present and future

Samples of asteroid Ryugu, collected by the Hayabusa2 spacecraft, have revealed the impact solar winds and tiny space rocks have had on the asteroid itself.

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How to watch Boeing's 1st Starliner astronaut test flight for NASA online

Boeing's Starliner capsule launched astronauts for the first time ever on June 5 after an abort on June 1. Here's how to watch the entire mission online.

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The highest observatory on Earth sits atop Chile's Andes Mountains — and it's finally open

A new Japanese observatory built high in the Chilean Andes mountains promises fresh views of the early universe.

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Satellite operator SES acquiring Intelsat in $3.1 billion deal

SES plans to buy fellow satellite operator Intelsat, in a deal that could help the combined company compete with SpaceX's huge Starlink broadband network.

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Einstein Probe X-ray telescope releases 1st images taken with 'lobster vision'

Einstein Probe, which is the new Chinese–European X-ray mission, has revealed its first widescreen views of the universe.

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'We are ready:' New NASA documentary looks ahead to Artemis 2 moon mission (video)

A new NASA video reflects on the successful Artemis 1 moon mission and looks ahead to next year's crewed effort, Artemis 2.

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Scientists reveal Southern Ring Nebula's unexpected structure: 'We were amazed'

The molecular gas ejected by a dying star within the Southern Ring Nebula will one day be recycled into a new generation of stars and planets.

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Astrophotographer captures the Running Chicken Nebula in impeccable detail

Check out this incredibly detailed image of the Running Chicken Nebula — IC 2944 — captured by astrophotographer Rod Prazeres.

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China unveils video of its moon base plans, which weirdly includes a NASA space shuttle

A video outlining China's moon base plans depicts a wide number of concepts, including surface sample return operations, a lander and rover, and supporting orbital satellites.

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