Fit for a Sci-Fi Movie: NASA Claims China Can Slow Down Earth's Rotation with a Single Gesture
What if a single human-made structure could subtly alter the Earth’s rotation? The colossal barrage des Trois Gorges in China doesn’t just generate record-breaking electricity—it also shifts planetary mechanics in ways you’d never expect. NASA’s findings reve…
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Future of space: Could robots really replace human astronauts?
Advances in technology raise questions about the need to send people to space - and the risks and cost
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Earth from space: 'Lake of clouds' appears between volcanic nesting dolls in Russia via rare mirror-like phenomenon
A 2023 astronaut photo captured a rare effect, known as sunglint, transforming the surface of one of Russia's deepest lakes into a sea of swirling clouds. The crater lake is sandwiched between a pair of unusual volcanic "nesting dolls" on a Pacific island.
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Meteor showers, lunar eclipse: Here are 7 space events to look up for in 2025
The new year holds several astronomical events Oklahomans can enjoy, one of which has already begun. Here are some major space events to see in 2025.
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Northern lights could be visible in Maine this New Year’s Eve
Solar storms may bring northern lights to several states in the northern part of the U.S. as people ring in the new year.
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Was 2024 the year we finally started to understand dark energy?
"Up to this year, most observations were consistent, with dark energy being the cosmological constant. Nonetheless, 2024 was full of hints pointing out this might not be the case."
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The Surprising Physics Behind Your Cozy Christmas Sweater: Scientists Reveal Its Shape-Shifting Secret
What makes your favorite winter sweater so perfectly snug and flexible? Scientists have uncovered a surprising force at play in the fabric’s ability to adapt to different shapes. It’s not just about the yarn or the stitches—it’s something hidden in plain sigh…
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Humans will soon be able to mine on the Moon. But should we? 4 questions to consider
Imagine you’ve worked 12 hours in hot and dirty conditions. Some of your co-workers have collapsed or been injured. You wish you could just get another job. But you can’t. You’re stuck in space.
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How to step up your stargazing game in 2025 on the cheap, according to space experts
Tips, telescopes and cameras for observing the night sky
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Study to examine environmental impacts of increased SpaceX launches from Vandenberg
A new environmental study is intended to support the continued increase of SpaceX launches from a California spaceport, but that growth faces obstacles.
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Undersea Volcano Off The US West Coast Predicted To Erupt In 2025
If scientists are right, this would be the first successful long-term prediction of a volcanic eruption.
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Strong Solar Storm Warning Issued For Today As Sun Sends “Fireworks” To Earth
A celestial end-of-the-year light show is certainly a way to welcome 2025.
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Manta rays inspire faster swimming robots and better water filters
Efficient swimming and feeding make the creatures a model for human machines.
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Want to Find a Black Hole? Start with the Oldest Rock You Can Get Your Hands On
Could black holes be hiding in plain sight? Scientists suggest that ancient rocks and solid objects could carry microscopic clues of primordial black holes—tiny remnants of the universe's earliest moments. These black holes, smaller than a dime, might leave b…
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Bay Area astronomers say what would actually cause a 'Kessler Syndrome' crisis
Bay Area scientists weigh in on the “Kessler Syndrome,” the looming space junk crisis that would disrupt how we use satellites and our atmosphere on Earth.
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NASA Discovers Massive Planet Bigger Than Earth with Gas Tied Exclusively to Living Organisms
Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery on a planet over eight times the mass of Earth, located 120 light-years away. Using advanced technology, researchers detected a gas in its atmosphere that, on Earth, is only produced by living organisms. Could t…
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How to catch the Quadrantids, the first meteor shower of 2025
The Quadrantid meteor shower will be the year’s first chance to see fireballs in the sky. A waning crescent moon means good visibility under clear and dark conditions. These meteors usually don’t have long trains, but the heads may appear as bright fireballs.…
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Earth Hit by Particles from a Colossal Black Hole 13 Billion Light-Years Away!
Particles from a colossal black hole over 13 billion light-years away are striking Earth. Astronomers are puzzled by the incredible power and age of this celestial phenomenon. Could this distant blazar rewrite what we know about the early universe? The answer…
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NASA Reveals New Mars Helicopter Design, Inspired by Ingenuity's Success
Ingenuity became the first aircraft to fly on another world in the first half of 2021.
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SpaceX's last launch of 2024 puts Starlink satellites into orbit (video)
Liftoff occurred at 12:34 a.m. EST (0534 GMT) on Tuesday (Dec. 31).
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