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Archive for November 6th, 2023

Powerful solar storm supercharges auroras and STEVE around the world (photos)

November 6th, 2023 by

A strong solar storm triggered magnificent aurora displays over the weekend. Here we take a look at some of the best northern lights and southern lights photographs from around the world.

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James Burke discusses revival of famous ‘Connections’ docuseries: Exclusive Q&A

November 6th, 2023 by

We discuss the revival of the ‘Connections’ docuseries on Curiosity Stream with science historian James Burke. Brace yourselves for a mind-blowing look at our past, and our future.

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Scientists finally discover ‘lost continent’ thought to have vanished without a trace

November 6th, 2023 by

Scientists have pieced together the remnants of a continent that broke off from western Australia 155 million years ago and seemingly vanished as it drifted northward toward Southeast Asia.

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Citizen scientists detect patterns in clouds over Mars

November 6th, 2023 by

Citizen scientists working with the NASA Cloudspotting project have used data from the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter to observe when and where water and carbon dioxide clouds cluster over the Red Planet.

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Seeing NASA’s OSIRIS-REx asteroid sample up close at the Smithsonian was surreal

November 6th, 2023 by

The museum’s curator of meteorites had been dreaming of this moment for two decades.

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Smart simians stare at the stars in 1st ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ teaser (video)

November 6th, 2023 by

20th Century Studios just unveiled the first trailer for ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,’ as well as the film’s release date — May 24, 2024.

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Perseverance pastry: Celebrity chef Duff Goldman makes Mars rover cake

November 6th, 2023 by

As it turns out, it takes a good deal of planning, patience and, well, Perseverance, to create a cake in the shape of a NASA Mars rover. Just ask Duff Goldman.

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Japan’s DESTINY+ mission to the bizarre asteroid Phaethon delayed to 2025

November 6th, 2023 by

Japan’s DESTINY+ mission to 3200 Phaethon, the parent body of the famous Geminid meteor shower, will have to wait a bit longer to get off the ground.

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