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Archive for October 18th, 2023

A massive ‘zombie’ star is rampaging away from its home cluster

October 18th, 2023 by

A long-dead white dwarf star is running away from Hyades star cluster — and it could help astronomers solve a number of cosmic mysteries.

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Welding issues stall Artemis 2 moon rocket’s assembly, but 2024 mission still on track: report

October 18th, 2023 by

Welding issues are holding up a part of the Artemis 2 moon rocket’s core stage assembly, a report suggests. But NASA and contractor Boeing continue to build the powerful booster for its 2024 mission.

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‘For All Mankind’ Season 4 explores an asteroid and the lines between science and commerce (video)

October 18th, 2023 by

‘For All Mankind’s’ upcoming fourth season just debuted at NYCC 2023, and series fans should expect the mix of alternate history drama and optimistic sci-fi they’ve come to love.

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NASA’s Parker Solar Probe smashes record for fastest human-made object

October 18th, 2023 by

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe has reached a record-breaking speed as it gets a gravitational assist from Venus to fall closer to the sun’s scorching surface.

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NASA astronaut snaps photo of solar eclipse from the space station

October 18th, 2023 by

NASA astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli snapped a photo of the Oct. 14 solar eclipse from the International Space Station, showing the moon taking a bite out of the sun.

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Galactic archeology reveals Milky Way’s neighbor Andromeda has a violent past

October 18th, 2023 by

A new chemical analysis of stars in Andromeda has revealed the galaxy next door had a more chaotic upbringing than the Milky Way, defined by a galactic clash and merger.

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Dwarf planet Ceres could be a great place to hunt for alien life. Here’s why

October 18th, 2023 by

Asteroid impacts on dwarf planet Ceres influenced the presence of organic aliphatic molecules, according to new research.

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City-size comet regrows ‘horns’ after massive volcanic eruption

October 18th, 2023 by

The cryovolcanic comet 12P/Pons–Brooks, which will make its closest approach to Earth next year, has re-sprouted its distinctive “horns” after its second major eruption in four months.

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