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Gone to seed Space capsule containing 160 people’s ashes and cannabis seeds crashes into Pacific Ocean
The ashes were lost alongside a collection of cannabis plant matter and seeds donated by a citizen science project seeking to “make science free again.”
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Astronomers stumble upon ancient radio signals from distant galaxy cluster
Astronomers studying?a distant galaxy cluster stumbled upon ancient radio signals that might hold clues to the formation of the early universe.
'Space junk' from fiery meteor that ripped through Southeast US may have crashed into a home: officials
"It has been advised that the debris may be either a fragment of a meteor or potentially space debris, commonly referred to as 'space junk.'"
Rare Jupiter-sized planet discovered 3,200 light-years away using Einstein's space-time warping method
According to Live Scence, the planet's shadow was first spotted in 2021 in data taken by the European Space Agency's Gaia telescope.
See our neighboring Andromeda Galaxy in a whole new light
The Andromeda galaxy is also known as Messier 31. It is a spiral galaxy located about 2.5 million light-years from Earth. On a clear night, some stars of the galaxy...
Astronomers make groundbreaking discovery about largest comet ever observed flying through deep space
The icy giant is more than 10 times the size of any known comet, according to the National Radio Astronomy Observatory.
James Webb Space Telescope discovers its first exoplanet as stunning image is revealed
This discovery marks a major breakthrough in astronomy and the ongoing search for planets outside our solar system.
Astronauts from India, Poland, Hungary launched on first space station mission
The launch marked the latest mission organized by Axiom Space in partnership with SpaceX.
NASA's Curiosity rover snaps pics of Mars 'spiderwebs' that indicate Red Planet's watery past
“The images and data being collected are already raising new questions about how the Martian surface was changing billions of years ago.”
New Vera Rubin Observatory discovers 2,000 unknown asteroids within 10 hours
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory team just revealed the first images taken by the observatory.
Largest camera ever built captures eye-popping images of millions of distant stars and galaxies
The first images from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory showed off a breathtaking preview of its capabilities — capturing millions of stars and galaxies light-years from Earth, along with thousands...
'City-killer' asteroid takes a new path — here's the terrifying way it could wreak havoc on Earth
Our world could still be rocked.
Astronomers create dazzling, elaborate map of nearby Sculptor galaxy
Astronomers have revealed a nearby?spiral galaxy?in all its brilliant glory, shining in thousands of colors.
Odds of 'city-killer' asteroid hitting the Moon go up again
An asteroid that, until a few months ago, was believed to be a threat to Earth is increasingly looking like it could crash into the?Moon?in 2032.?
Stunning video shows gorgeous aurora borealis — as seen from space
The Northern Lights were dancing with the stars (and astronauts).
Is this the end of the world? How a galactic pile-up could bring Earth's violent finish: Cosmic 'coin flip'
Forget killer asteroids and nuclear annihilation — this could be our ultimate fate.
Potential discovery of new dwarf planet adds wrinkle to Planet Nine theory
The TNO, which are described as minor planets that orbit the sun at a greater distance than Neptune, were found on the edge of our solar system.
Astronomers discover bizarre celestial object in Milky Way galaxy that's emitting X-rays
An international team reported Wednesday that this celestial object is?emitting X-rays?around the same time it’s shooting out?radio waves.?
3 city-killing asteroids could strike Earth within weeks — generating a million times more energy than Hiroshima atomic bomb
International researchers warn that the planet Venus is concealing at least three city-killer asteroids that could strike Earth in weeks without warning.
Scientists discover mysterious sphere, sparking UFO speculation
The orb -- which reportedly weighed about 4.5 pounds and was cold to the touch when found -- had etched into it a series of ancient-looking symbols, including runes and...