Astronomers Spotted A White Dwarf Star So Massive, It Defies Explanation
A team of astronomers has spotted what they describe as an "ultra-massive" white dwarf hanging out in space at a distance of around 150 light-years…
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Scientists Caught A Deep-Sea Sponge 'Sneezing' On Camera, And It's So Weird
You probably don't think you have much in common with the creatures that inhabit the floor of the deep sea. Most of the animals that…
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Amazon Is Fighting An Unseen War Against The Coronavirus And Ugly Sellers
The coronavirus disease COVID-19 has evolved from a regional inconvenience to a worldwide threat in the span of only a couple of months. Lockdowns in…
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Another Company Claims To Have A Coronavirus Vaccine In The Works
It was only a few days ago that a US company announced it had developed a coronavirus vaccine candidate and was rapidly approaching the human…
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China's Rover Uncovers Mysteries Hiding Below The Surface Of The Far Side Of The Moon
China's ambitious mission to the far side of the Moon has already returned stunning results. The lander and its pint-sized rover have beamed back some…
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Venus And The Crescent Moon Will Be Side-By-Side Tonight - Here's When You Can See Them
It's been a relatively quiet start to 2020 as far as skywatching goes. Sure, we've had some full Moons and a few other treats here…
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Scientists Cured Diabetes In Mice, But Are Humans Next?
For the vast majority of diabetics, the condition requires daily monitoring and maintenance. A lack of insulin being produced naturally by their bodies means consistent…
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Earth Might Have Caught A New Moon, And It's Super Tiny
Many of the planets in our solar system have multiple moons, and some even have dozens of large objects cruising around in orbit around them.…
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Supernova Dreams Crushed As Betelgeuse Starts Brightening Again
For a couple of months now, the nearby star known as Betelgeuse has been acting rather strange. At first, the star appeared to be getting…
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This Animal Doesn't Breathe, And It's A First For Science
Earth has an incredible diversity of animal life. It comes in all shapes and sizes, and lives in just about every type of environment our…
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Mars Loves To Shake Its Booty, NASA Confirms
NASA sent the InSight robot to Mars with a number of objectives in mind. Since its time on the planet, the robot has become the…
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NASA Needs Your Help To Design A Venus Rover
NASA does its best to involve the public in its various projects and missions, probably because it knows how much we all love science and…
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Scientists Warn That Coronavirus Can Spread With Zero Symptoms, Which Is Terrifying
A frightening new chapter was just added to the coronavirus saga, and it could dramatically complicate the fight against the outbreak. A new case study…
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NASA Is Desperately Trying To Get Its Mars Mole Digging Again
NASA's InSight mission to Mars has been successful on a number of fronts, but there's no denying that there's been one very big disappointment: the…
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This Bird Has Been Frozen For 46,000 Years, And Scientists Just Found It
Finding fossils of creatures that lived millions of years ago is one thing, but some parts of our planet offer scientists the unique opportunity to…
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Astronomers Are Watching An Exoplanet Die Right Before Their Eyes
Detecting the presence of a new exoplanet hundreds of light-years away is always exciting for astronomers, but not all newly-discovered planets are created equal. Some…
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An AI Developed A New Antibiotic That Could Save The Day
Modern medicine has a big problem, and it stems from the overuse of antibiotics. For years, doctors have feared that the go-to antibiotics that are…
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A Massive New Planet That Dwarfs Jupiter Was Just Found Lurking Nearby
In our solar system, Jupiter is king. It's far larger than the other planets in our system and it absolutely dwarfs Earth. But in the…
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Japan Is Going To Bring A Piece Of Mars' Moon Phobos Back To Earth
With groups like NASA and the European Space Agency focusing largely on missions to explore Earth's moon and Mars, the Japanese space agency JAXA is…
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Scientists Solve Mystery Of Space Bacteria On The ISS
When you're living in a remote, isolated environment, things like bacteria and viruses can wreak havoc in a very short period of time. The International…
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Here's How MIT Wants To Save Earth From Killer Asteroids
If science fiction movies have taught us anything, it's that saving Earth from a killer asteroid is going to take some big drills and probably…
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Humans Are Releasing Way More Methane Than We Thought
In our continued efforts to get human-caused climate change under control, carbon dioxide emissions are a big target for elimination, and for good reason. Carbon…
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NASA Teams Up With Australia For New Space Robotics Push
If humans want a larger presence in space we're going to have to have a good bit of help from robots. At least that's what…
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Here's What Scientists Will Do Next In Search For Alien Life
Astronomers have plenty to see when they gaze deep into space. Depending on their objectives, some focus on distant galaxies or nearby stars, while others…
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CDC Says New Coronavirus Is Even More Dangerous Than We Thought
The Chinese coronavirus that has been spreading like wildlife in parts of the country and popping up elsewhere around the globe may be even more…
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SpaceX Will Launch Humans To Space For The First Time
Well, it all comes down to this. NASA has given SpaceX the thumbs up to become the first company in its Commercial Crew program to…
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Dinosaur Print Mystery Finally Solved After Half Century
Finding dinosaur footprints can be exciting for any scientist. Finding them in a unique place just adds to the fun, but when a set of…
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