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Archive for August 13th, 2025

NASA’s Perseverance rover spies mysterious ‘helmet’ on Mars (photo)

August 13th, 2025 by me

The medieval-looking “helmet” is the latest addition to Mars’ gallery of odd-shaped rocks.

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Is water really a necessary ingredient for life? Aliens may swim in truly exotic pools

August 13th, 2025 by me

A new study finds that liquids other than water might be able to support life on worlds beyond Earth, potentially expanding the envelope of life throughout the cosmos.

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Satellites watch Tropical Storm Erin take shape over the Atlantic Ocean (video)

August 13th, 2025 by me

Forecasters warn Erin may intensify into the season’s first major hurricane within days.

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Red supergiant star expels mysteriously large cloud of gas

August 13th, 2025 by me

The star, called DFK 52, is a member of a cluster of similar red supergiants, but it’s losing mass at an extreme rate never seen before.

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China’s moon lander passes key test | Space photo of the day for Aug. 13, 2025

August 13th, 2025 by me

The Chinese lunar lander Lanyue recently passed a test in a simulated moon-like environment.

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New lunar surface simulator in Colorado puts moon machinery to the test

August 13th, 2025 by me

A large simulated moonscape built by the Colorado School of Mines is open for business, allowing researchers and companies to test their ideas for lunar rovers, landing pads, mining gear and more.

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Perseid meteor shower 2025 outshines moon to put on a spectacular show (photos)

August 13th, 2025 by me

The Perseid meteor shower 2025 peaked Aug. 12-13, delighting skywatchers worldwide.

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The Lego Technic Mars Rover Perseverance is now one of its lowest-ever prices on Amazon, with almost 20% off

August 13th, 2025 by me

The 1132-piece buildable replica with moving parts is 18% off as Lego’s Technic Mars Rover Perseverance set is one of its lowest prices on Amazon.

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