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Dark Comets In Our Solar System Could Explain Earth’s Oceans — And So Much More

New research of dark comets explores how water that makes up the oceans acted as a key ingredient for the development of life on Earth — and brought us oceans.

Inverse · Dec 27, 2024

Nasa probe successfully completes closest-ever approach to sun

Parker solar spacecraft got the closest any human-made object has ever come to the star

The Guardian - UK · Dec 27, 2024

The sun in 2025: How the solar cycle will shape our year ahead

We look ahead to 2025 as the sun ramps up its activity, driven by the peak of the current solar cycle.

Space · Dec 27, 2024

I got my astrocartography done to find out where in the world I should live

Could a set of lines based on her birth information really tell Katrina Mirpuri that she should leave London and move somewhere else? She consulted an astrologer to find out -- here’s what happened

Evening Standard · Dec 26, 2024

Scientists' anxious wait to celebrate solar probe's moment in the sun

Nasa scientists and fellow space watchers face a tantalising wait over the Christmas period while the Parker probe continues its unprecedented circuit around the outer rim of the sun.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 26, 2024

Astronauts on ISS beam holiday cheer to Earth for Christmas (video)

Surrounded by candy canes and a makeshift snowman made out of stowage bags, the astronauts on the International Space Station gathered together to wish a Merry Christmas to everyone back on Earth.

Space · Dec 25, 2024

Piece of Apollo 11 spacecraft 'lands' in moon meteorite-lined wedding ring

For better or for worse, a small part of the Apollo 11 spacecraft will now be Jon Mesick's to have and to hold for all the days of his life. The tape is the centerpiece of Mesick's wedding band.

Space · Dec 25, 2024

What does the NASA administrator do?

NASA administrators play a vital role in deciding what NASA does and how it does it, and they also help build political support for space exploration.

Space · Dec 25, 2024

Mars opposition 2025: How to see the Red Planet at its biggest and brightest

Mars is on the cusp of becoming bigger and brighter than at any point since 2022 as it comes into alignment with Earth and the sun.

Space · Dec 25, 2024

NASA brings a cosmic Christmas with stunning space photography

Happy Holidays from 200,000 light-years away.

Creative Bloq · Dec 25, 2024