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Archive for January, 2023

The universe is slightly hotter than it should be. ‘Dark photons’ could be to blame.

January 31st, 2023 by

Intergalactic gas clouds are slightly hotter than they should be, new research claims, and theoretical particles called ‘dark photons’ could explain it.

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Watch a green comet make its first Earth approach in 50,000 years with this free webcast

January 31st, 2023 by

Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) is making its closest approach to Earth, and you can watch it pass by without even stepping outside, thanks to a free livestream.

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Cubesat that launched on SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will test water-based propulsion

January 31st, 2023 by

A Japanese propulsion company developing water-based thrusters is set to test its system on a Sony nanosatellite launched earlier in January.

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Perseverance Mars rover stashes 10th sample, completing Red Planet depot

January 31st, 2023 by

NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover just dropped its 10th sample tube, completing a backup depot of material for future return to Earth.

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Green comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) will be closest to Earth on Feb. 1. Here’s how to see it.

January 31st, 2023 by

C/2022 E3 (ZTF) hasn’t been this close to Earth in 50,000 years since the last Ice Age and prior to the extinction of the Neanderthals.

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NASA Artemis 2 moon-bound astronaut rumors name American, Canadian candidates: report

January 31st, 2023 by

While two names are cited repeatedly as top candidates for Artemis 2, a four-person moon mission, no official confirmation will come until at least late spring.

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‘Star Trek: Picard’ Season 3 trailer offers an emotional farewell to ‘The Next Generation’

January 31st, 2023 by

‘Star Trek: Picard’ full trailer offers an exciting glimpse into the third and final season of the nostalgia-filled series that brings back the cast of ‘Star Trek: The Next Generation.’

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We’ve spotted 50% off the Bushnell H20 10×42 binoculars

January 31st, 2023 by

Save $65 on the Bushnell H20 10×42 binoculars: an excellent pair of binoculars from a top manufacturer are now half price.

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