Space photo of the week: The 1st image of an alien planet
This very first world beyond our planetary system (right) was discovered orbiting a brown dwarf, called 2M1207 (center). (Image credit: ESO) What it is: exoplanet 2M1207b Where it is: about…
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When was the last time Antarctica was ice-free?
Unlike today, Antarctica hasn’t constantly been covered in ice. (Image credit: David Merron Photography by means of Getty Images) Antarctica, which is almost 4 times the size of the United…
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Giant oarfish: The ‘doomsday’ fish of legend that supposedly foreshadows earthquakes
In folklore, huge oarfish are stated to foreshadow earthquakes, although proof reveals this is not the case. (Image credit: Above: PJF Military Collection/ Alamy Below: Dotted Yeti/Shutterstock) Call: Giant oarfish…
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2,070-Year-Old Roman Wall Built to Contain Gladiator Spartacus and His Army Discovered in Italy
Archaeologists have actually determined a 2.7-km- (1.7-mile) long Roman protective wall and ditch– at first built by the Roman basic Marcus Licinius Crassus to consist of the Thracian gladiator and…
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Study: There Were Volcanic Eruptions on Moon as Recently as 123 Million Years Ago
There is substantial geologic proof of ancient volcanic activity on the Moon, however it is uncertain for how long that volcanism continued. Lava water fountains produce volcanic glasses, which have…
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Americans misunderstand their contribution to deteriorating environment
Expand / Power lines are cast in shape as the Creek Fire approaches on the Shaver Springs neighborhood off of Tollhouse Road on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020, in Auberry, California….
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Leaving behind its crew, Starliner departs space station and returns to Earth
It worked– “We will examine the information and identify the next actions for the program,” states Boeing’s Starliner supervisor. Stephen Clark – Sep 7, 2024 11:08 am UTC Expand /…
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Is accidentally stumbling across the unknown a key part of science?
That wasn’t what I was trying to find– A brand-new book argues that our lack of knowledge is so big, fortunate discoveries are unavoidable. Diana Gitig – Sep 7, 2024…
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Person in Missouri caught H5 bird flu without animal contact
Worrying– The individual recuperated, and Missouri authorities state threat to public is still low. Beth Mole – Sep 6, 2024 11:02 pm UTC Increase the size of / The influenza…
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NASA wants Starliner to make a quick getaway from the space station
WSSHing for success– Starliner is set to land at White Sands Space Harbor in New Mexico soon after midnight. Stephen Clark – Sep 6, 2024 9:50 pm UTC Expand /…
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