What Is The Rare Earth Hypothesis?
There are a couple theories about alternate life in the universe, between Fermi and Rare Earth, perhaps the James Webbs telescope will determine which is right.
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Here's What Happens When A Dormant Black Hole Becomes Active Again
Starved of matter, a dormant black hole will eventually return to power once a star, planet, or other space stuff strays too close to its galactic realm.
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The Reason Why Astronauts Can't Have Good Pizza In Space
Pizza is one of those items that nearly impossible to make in the far reaches of space without gravity.
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Survey: 58% Said There's No Way They Would Consider Taking A Commercial SpaceX Flight
Although commercial space flight is hurdling toward reality, not everyone wants to rocket into the final frontier.
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This Vast Database Could Upend Science Research - Now, It's Free
A giant scientific database has been made free and open, allowing the world's researchers to benefit from and expand upon the work that's been done in the past.
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Scientists Discover Space Travel Accelerates Aging
Researchers are aiming to crack the mystery of bone loss in astronauts by analyzing the innards of a set of citizens that have gone to and returned from space.
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12 Coolest Science Discoveries Of July 2022
Science never sleeps, but it reveals itself in small doses. In July, we learned about overcoming phobias, and dinosaurs, and looked deep into space.
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This Skin-Sticking Ultrasound Patch Is Like A Tricorder Band-Aid
Ultrasound scanning of a human body may soon be a far simpler affair than it's been in the past. With a new skin-sticking patch, scanning can be done on the go.
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Making Robots Out Of Dead Spiders Isn't As Weird As You Think
Have you ever looked at the grabber in a claw machine and thought that it resembled a descending spider? Researchers have made that idea a reality.
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NASA's Audacious Mars Sample Return Plan Now Includes Two Space Helicopters
NASA's Mars Sample Return Program has a new detail that should please fans of the most sci-fi vehicle ever used on another planet: the space helicopter.
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Hyundai And Kia Are Building A Moon Robot
Hyundai and Kia have joined hands with six institutes to develop mobility solutions for the moon, and the focus will be on braving its harsh conditions.
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Research Suggests Loch Ness Monster 'Plausible' With One Big Caveat
Researchers have published findings showing ancient plesiosaur fossils in a freshwater environment, lending Loch Ness Monster believers a new glimmer of hope.
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What Happens To A Star After It Gets Spaghettified By A Black Hole?
Spaghettification, a form of gravity pulling, can happen to a star after it moves too close to a black hole.
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Here's Where Astronauts Could Shelter On The Moon, According To NASA
One of the challenges for future missions that will send humans to the moon for more than a few days is how to keep them safe from dangerous radiation.
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These Distant Planets Are So Hot They Have Clouds Made Of Sand
Out in the depths of the galaxy are all sorts of unusual exoplanets, from freezing cold ice giants to ultra-hot gas giants — and many have weird weather, too.
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This Vast Neutron Star Shocked Scientists With Its Size - And It's Been Feasting
Researchers have found what might be the most massive neutron star ever discovered: a black widow at its maximum size, on the black hole brink.
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This Chess Robot Has Gone Too Far
News out of Russia reveals a robotic chess-playing arm grabbed and broke a young player's finger, renewing discussions about AI and its role in everyday life.
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How NASA Made Sure James Webb Was Ready For The Rigors Of Spaceflight
From the shakes and shocks of launch to the freezing cold temperatures above Earth's atmosphere, spacecraft have to be ready to endure harsh environments.
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See The First Stunning Views Of The Sun From NASA's GOES-18 Satellite
NASA's GOES-18 satellite has taken some great photos of the Earth and sun, but will soon be used to monitor weather and provide warning about solar activities.
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Europe's JUICE Mission Will Answer These Five Mysteries About Jupiter
NASA will launch its JUICE mission to Jupiter in 2023 to attempt to answer about Jupiter and its many moons.
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The Reason Why Astronauts Can't Have Astronaut Ice Cream In Space
In 1968, astronauts climbed aboard Apollo 7. It was the first time freeze-dried Neapolitan ice cream was eaten (out of pouches) in space. It was also the last.
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Here's Why Jupiter's Rings Are So Faint Compared To Saturn's
We're all familiar with Saturn's rings, but did you know that Jupiter should have even bigger, more impressive rings? There's just one problem: its moons.
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The Reason Why You're Not Allowed To Have Soda In Space
Soda doesn't handle well in space because of the carbonation, and astronauts can't digest it the way they do on Earth.
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How Most Americans Feel About NASA's $10 Billion James Webb Telescope Investment
Despite the fractured nature of the political landscape, the majority of Americans agree on one thing: NASA and its various projects are a great investment.
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The Reason Why Astronauts Can't Have Alcohol In Space
Alcohol has been banned in space, though there have been instances of drinking in the final frontier, including several spirit experiments.
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This Human-Like Autonomous Robot Will Help Bring Mars Samples To Earth
NASA and the ESA have an ambitious plan to return Mars soil samples to Earth using multiple spacecraft - and, it has been revealed, an intelligent robotic arm.
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Research Says Asteroid Impacts Produced Rare Kind Of Diamond Material On Earth
The extreme temperature and pressure conditions at the site of an asteroid impact create novel materials like diamonds, including ones with unusual properties.
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