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Nasa considers sending swimming robots to habitable 'ocean worlds' of the Solar System

Nasa has recently announced US$600,000 (£495,000) in funding for a study into the feasibility of sending swarms of miniature swimming robots (known as independent micro-swimmers) to explore oceans beneath the icy shells of our Solar System’s many “ocean worlds”. But don’t imagine metal humanoids swimming frog-like underwater. They will probably…

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25 years ago, NASA landed its first rover on Mars — and catalyzed the search for life

Pathfinder brought the first rover to the Martian surface. The mission paved the way for Spirit, Opportunity, Curiosity, and Perseverance.

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NASA mission to core of an ancient mini-planet in our Solar System suffers major setback

NASA's mission to a planet's former core will not launch this year, delivering a delay in both launch date and prolonging the eventual arrival date.

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July full moon 2025: The Buck Moon joins Mars and Saturn

The July full moon, also known as the Buck Moon, occurs on July 10. It will share the evening sky with Mars and Saturn.

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Scientists find possible black hole wandering the Milky Way

It's all on its lonesome.

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Explained | What is the Gaia space mission and what has it revealed about the Milky Way?

The new data released by the European Space Agency’s Gaia mission has revealed the surprise phenomena of ‘starquakes’—massive tsunami-like movements on the surface of stars

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Milky Way galaxy map mission reveals existence of previously unknown starquakes

In today's edition of Inverse Daily, read about starquakes, a distinct microbiome, human settlements on the Moon, and more.

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How to photograph a supermoon

Learn how to compose the perfect supermoon photo in time for the next one.

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A massive Milky Way mapping project reveals a surprising behavior in stars

The Gaia DR3 results unveiled an unexpected amount of starquakes, even in stars that shouldn't have them, giving ESA and astronomers a new mystery to decipher.

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Ancient Ryugu asteroid sample sheds new light on solar system's creation

Scientists say a tiny sample of an ancient asteroid is shedding new light on the creation of the solar system.

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The Solar System may have lost the original “Planet Nine”

The Solar System may have started with five gas giants, but according to the Nice model, Planet X may have been flung into interstellar space.

Inverse

Supermoon: what is it and when is the next one?

Learn what makes a supermoon unique, how it impacts the moon's brightness, and when you can catch the next one in our ultimate supermoon guide.

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Parker Solar Probe: First spacecraft to 'touch' the sun

NASA's Parker Solar Probe is on a mission to study the sun closer than ever before. Learn more about the fastest spacecraft to date in our solar probe guide.

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Eta Aquarid meteor shower 2026: Where, when and how to see it

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower from late April to mid-May offers a long stretch of spectacular "shooting stars" that even a casual observer can spot in the night sky.

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May full moon 2025: The Flower Moon hides the red star Antares

The Full Flower Moon of 2025 will occur in the eastern U.S. during the evening hours of May 12. Two days later, the just-past-full moon will occult the star Antares.

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Black Moon: What is it and why does it occur?

A Black Moon is a rare occurrence. Here we explore what causes them and when the next one will happen.

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What is a Blue Moon and when can you see the next one in 2026?

A Blue Moon is a rare occurrence that depends on the timings of full moons during the year. The moon is not blue during a Blue Moon.

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Perihelion: What is it and when does it occur?

Perihelion is the point at which an orbiting body is closest to the sun. The word comes from Greek and literally means around (peri) the sun (helios).

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Best locations for astrophotography and skywatching 2025

Highlights of the best locations for astrophotography and skywatching worldwide including practical information to make your stargazing trip a success.

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August full moon 2025: Full Sturgeon Moon arrives ahead of close planetary pass

Our August full moon guide tells you everything you need to know about the Sturgeon Moon, including where and when to see it.

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What was the Star of Bethlehem?

The Star of Bethlehem probably wasn't a star.

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February full moon 2025: See Mars disappear behind the Snow Moon

February's Snow Moon peaks on Feb. 12, just three days after occulting Mars. Here's what to expect.

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How to photograph the moon using a camera: techniques, kit, and settings

These are the techniques, times and tools you'll need to photograph the moon using a camera.

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How fast is Earth moving?

Earth is moving much faster than it seems.

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The 10 most Earth-like exoplanets

Scientists have found more than 5,000 exoplanets since the first such world was confirmed orbiting a sunlike star in 1995. We explore the ones most similar to Earth.

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