Earth's oceans are home to an incredible number of interesting creatures, and sometimes certain species show up where you'd least expect them. That's exactly what…
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The astronomy world received a rare treat last week when an object presumed to be from outside our own solar system was spotted for only…
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NASA is sending humans back to the Moon, and they're doing it on an abbreviated timetable, but in addition to getting boots on the lunar…
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Of all the types of injuries a person can sustain, head injuries tend to be the scariest. Scientists have learned a lot about how the…
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NASA astronaut candidates have to meet a long list of criteria before the space agency decides they're fit to carry out important duties in space.…
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Late last week, India's ISRO space agency experienced utter heartbreak when its Chandrayaan-2 lunar lander went quiet moments before its expected touchdown. The spacecraft slammed…
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When it comes to paint, not all shades of black are the same. You can pick up a can of flat black spray paint at…
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Google Maps is a powerful tool if you need to know exactly how to get somewhere, but when a car was spotted in a residential…
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When a colossal space rock came crashing down 66 million years ago onto what is now the Yucatan Penninsula in Mexico, it triggered widespread changes…
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One of the great things about having powerful observational tools to scan the heavens is that we have a good chance of spotting potential planet-killing…
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Of all the planets in our solar system, most people would agree that Saturn is the most instantly recognizable. Its massive rings make it an…
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Last year, a horse named Justify became a sports superstar by achieving the vaunted Triple Crown, winning the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes…
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The astronomy community was buzzing in late 2017 after an object believed to have originated from outside our solar system was spotted speeding around the…
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Sending stuff to space is very, very difficult. It can be easy to forget that, especially with the seemingly constant stream of rocket launches we…
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Everything seemed to be going splendidly for India's space agency last week as excitement was building for the anticipated touchdown of the Chandrayaan-2 lunar lander.…
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Of all the creatures you could encounter while taking a dip in the Amazon rainforest, coming into contact with an electric eel would likely be…
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The relentless march of time will eventually claim all of our lives — or at least that's the reality we've all come to expect. Short…
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Our Sun is an incredible, abundant source of energy that we're only just now beginning to learn how to tap. Plants, on the other hand,…
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NASA has provided us with some truly fantastic images of the Moon over the years. We've gotten to see Earth's friendly little neighbor from just…
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Thanks to ever-advancing observational technology, astronomers can now spot distant galaxies in greater detail than ever before. For scientists, being able to study these distant…
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In the animal kingdom, many creatures develop unique ways of relaying information to their kin, but a new study highlights just how important it can…
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Whenever a powerful storm threatens coasts, we often focus on the potential impact on human lives and infrastructure. It can sometimes be easy to forget…
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When you look at a fossilized skull from the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex there are a few things you'll immediately notice. For starters, it's huge compared…
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Hurricane Dorian continues to batter the East Coast of the United States with high winds and plenty of rain, and as the storm creeps slowly…
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A popular rock-climbing destination in Utah, Castleton Tower dominates the surrounding landscape, standing nearly 400 feet tall like a stone skyscraper. It's a gorgeous sight…
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You'd never be able to tell from the ground, but the area around Earth is getting a bit crowded. Fully functional satellites from NASA, the…
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China's space program started the year strong by performing a soft landing on the far side of the Moon. It was a first for the…
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