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Underwater volcano riding a sinking tectonic plate may have unleashed major earthquakes in Japan

Submit on Thursday, December 14th, 2023 03:11

A seamount sitting on a subducting tectonic plate off the coast of Japan and plowing its way into Earth’s mantle may be at the root of several magnitude 7 earthquakes in the past 40 years.

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James Webb Space Telescope spies record-breaking ‘failed star’ that shouldn’t exist (video)

Submit on Thursday, December 14th, 2023 02:11

The James Webb Space Telescope has observed record-breaking free-floating “failed star” and two other brown dwarfs. The discovery could help scientists better determine where the line between a planet and a star is drawn.

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New ‘Dune: Part 2’ trailer sees Paul Atreides embracing his destiny

Submit on Thursday, December 14th, 2023 01:11

Warner Bros. and Legendary Entertainment released a new trailer for director Denis Villeneuve’s upcoming sci-fi epic “Dune: Part 2.”

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Earth may have had all the elements needed for life all along ? contrary to meteorite origin theories

Submit on Thursday, December 14th, 2023 01:11

New research suggests elements crucial for life may have existed on Earth while the planet formed, not brought from a crashing asteroid, like some scientists hypothesize.

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The Geminid meteor shower of 2023 peaks tonight. Here’s how to watch live online.

Submit on Thursday, December 14th, 2023 00:11

The Geminid meteor shower 2023 peaks overnight tonight (Dec. 13), and you can watch the action live with these free livestreams.

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Watch SpaceX Dragon undock from the ISS on Dec. 15 after delay

Submit on Thursday, December 14th, 2023 00:11

SpaceX’s Dragon cargo ship is scheduled to leave the International Space Station Dec. 15 after a weather delay. You can watch live here at Space.com.

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The best places in Canada to see the 2024 total solar eclipse

Submit on Wednesday, December 13th, 2023 23:11

On April 8, 2024, all of Canada will see at least a partial solar eclipse, but parts of Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada will experience totality.

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Perseverance rover celebrates 1,000 Mars days on the Red Planet

Submit on Wednesday, December 13th, 2023 22:11

NASA’s Perseverance rover hit a big milestone today (Dec. 13) — 1,000 Mars days, or sols, on the Red Planet.

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