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‘Vampire’ neutron star blasts are related to jets traveling at near-light speeds

March 28th, 2024 by

Scientists have measured for the first time the speed of jets launched by neutron star “vampires” as they feast on victim stars. The breakthrough connects these jets to thermonuclear blasts.

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Tragic Baltimore bridge collapse aftermath seen from space (satellite photos)

March 28th, 2024 by

Satellites looked down upon the aftermath of a deadly bridge collapse in Baltimore, Maryland that occurred after a massive cargo ship struck one of the bridge’s pillars.

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NASA is super stoked for the 2024 total solar eclipse and hopes you are, too.

March 28th, 2024 by

NASA is using the total solar eclipse on April 8 to increase public knowledge of science while encouraging safety during what could be a once-in-a-lifetime event.

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Climate change and polar ice melting could be impacting the length of Earth’s day

March 27th, 2024 by

Humanity’s activities and climate change are impacting the polar ice sheets, causing excessive melting, and this is slowing Earth’s rotation, challenging official timekeeping standards.

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‘Constellation’ season 1 episode 8 review: This isn’t the conclusion you’re looking for

March 27th, 2024 by

The final season 1 episode of “Constellation” lacks satisfying answers and instead doubles down on shock value without clear goals.

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Cosmic gold rush! Astronomers find 49 new galaxies in just 3 hours

March 27th, 2024 by

Using the MeerKat radio telescope, astronomers discovered a “gold rush” of galaxies in just three hours, including three joined by their gas content.

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I toured NASA’s Mission Control ahead of Boeing’s coming astronaut flight. Here’s what it was like (exclusive)

March 27th, 2024 by

Reporters toured NASA’s Johnson Space Center last week, getting a look at the rooms from which the first crewed flight of Boeing’s Starliner will be controlled. And we got to watch a SpaceX launch, too.

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New view of the supermassive black hole at the heart of the Milky Way hints at an exciting hidden feature (image)

March 27th, 2024 by

Astronomers have for the first time imaged the powerful magnetic fields that dwell around the supermassive black hole at the heart of the Milky Way, Sagittarius A*.

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