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A Ringside Seat for Planetary Formation
For years, astronomers have been finding tantalizing hints of planetary formation around nearby young stars. Now...
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Effects of Space Travel on the Human Body: Before, During and After
Given the weird effects of space travel on the human body, how can you prepare the...
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Cosmic Mysteries May Provide Insight Into Earliest Star Formations
A greenish glow from a remote galaxy shows star formation in the early days of the...
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Chesley Bonestell, the Father of Modern Astronomical Art
Some say art imitates life. But when it comes to the modern space age, life imitated...
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October Skies: Night Sky Events To Observe in October
October is a popular time of year for stargazing, and this October offers a series of...
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Advocate of Space Exploration, James Webb Would be Proud of the Telescope in His Name
Construction of a revolutionary new telescope is finishing just as scientists celebrate the birthday of its...
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Black Hole at the Center of the Milky Way May Be One of Thousands
The black hole at the center of the Milky Way may be engulfed by thousands of...
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Supernovas Steal the Spotlight, but Companion Stars Are the Real Thieves
How are supernovas formed? Even though supernovas are often talked about in pop culture, there is...
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Oldest Stars in the Universe May Shed New Light on Dark Matter
Astronomers looking for the oldest stars in the universe also found clues to a massive cosmic...
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The Future of Space Travel
Public-private partnerships, cooperation among nations and economic benefits should advance the technology that will shape the...
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Zombie Star Diaries — The Life and “Death” of iPTF14hls
What happens when a star dies? Find out why iPTF14hls is called the "zombie star."
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Are Parallel Universes Real? Star Trek Technology and the Science of Spore Drives
Are parallel universes real? Could spore drives really exist? Let's break down the science of the...
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The 10 Most Remarkable Objects Sent Into Space
In February, the first test flight of the Falcon Heavy space launch rocket carried one of...
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Space Weather Prediction: Weathering the Solar Storm
Space weather prediction provides knowledge of solar and space conditions that impact the Earth's environment and...