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Little Mercury may be shrinking faster than scientists expected
Recent scientific reporting indicates that the planet Mercury is undergoing contraction at a much faster rate than previously expected.
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Scientists study 3,000 supernovas and discover that dark energy may be evolving
A comprehensive new dataset of nearly 3,000 exploding stars challenges decades of established cosmological theory.
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Mercury’s enduring mysteries are ready for an unprecedented close-up
After an eight-year journey, the BepiColombo spacecraft has begun its final descent to uncover the mysteries of the planet Mercury.
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Roman Space Telescope live updates: NASA begins spacecraft commissioning process
NASA has officially initiated the spacecraft commissioning process for the Roman Space Telescope to begin mapping the structure of the cosmos.
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NASA's doomed Swift space telescope restarts science work after rescue mission fails
NASA's doomed Swift space telescope has resumed science operations following a failed orbital rescue mission.
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Mars Curiosity Rover Discovers Massive Field of Polygons
The Mars Curiosity rover discovers a massive field of polygons, revealing new geological features on the surface of Mars.
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The James Webb Telescope Is Changing Astronomers’ Understanding of the Ancient Cosmos
The James Webb Space Telescope provides new data reshaping scientific understanding of the ancient cosmos and cosmic mysteries.
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It Took a Century, but Astronomers Imaged Betelgeuse's Companion
Astronomers have finally captured an image of a possible companion star orbiting the famous red supergiant Betelgeuse after a century of searching.
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Dark matter is thought to make up roughly 85 percent of all matter in the universe, yet after nearly four decades of increasingly sensitive searches — from deep underground detectors to space-based observations
New cosmic maps and light echoes hint dark matter may cluster around black holes, reviving a four‑decade hunt
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In Anticipation of New Horizons Entering Interstellar Space, Researchers are Developing a Solar Wind Forecasting Method
Researchers are developing a solar wind forecasting method as NASA's New Horizons spacecraft approaches interstellar space.