The Real Reason NASA Has Its Own Railroad
It's weird to think the United States' agency that takes people to outer space also has technology from the 1800s.
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The Real Reason Blue Origin's Rocket Looks...Like That
If you've seen any of Blue Origin's launches, you've probably noticed the rocket has a...familiar design. Experts say there's a good reason for that.
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Why Solar Storms Present A Problem For Satellites
Solar storms are a pretty common occurrence, but they're not without risk. These events can impact satellites, disrupting services and missions alike.
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Scientists Revealed Two Black Holes Just Combined Into One
Two black holes slammed together, generating a "kick" that sent the resulting single massive black hole shooting away with a mind-boggling velocity.
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The Interesting Seismic Activity We Started To Detect On Mars
Earth isn't the only planet to experience violent quakes. What's impressive about those on Mars it that they've happened without plate tectonics.
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New Study Traces Cancer Causes Back To DNA
A new study shows new ways in which causes of cancer can be connected to DNA in humans. This new system could change the way we handle cancer forever.
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What UV Radiation From The 'Goldilocks' Stars Could Really Mean
In humanity's search for habitable planets other than our own, new insight into how UV radiation affects planets seems to rule out masses of candidates.
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See Stunning Footage Of A Solar Eclipse On Mars
NASA's Perseverance Mars rover caught incredible footage of Phobos, one of the red planet's moons, occluding the sun.
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Large Hadron Collider Comes Back Online To Unlock More Big Bang Secrets
The Large Hadron Collider at CERN begins preparations for Run 3, the largest and most intense test yet of the record-breaking seeker of the God Particle.
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Here's How To See Where The ISS Is Right Now
Three tools have the ability to show us the current location of the International Space Station as it orbits Earth in its final decade in service to science.
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The Space Icon That Influenced Neil deGrasse Tyson's Whole Life
Long before his TV show, books, and huge Twitter presence, astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson met one of the world's most popular science communicators.
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The Total Cost Of The James Webb Space Telescope Is Out Of This World
The James Webb Space Telescope mission is now underway, marking the end of more than two decades of effort and billions of dollars spent making it happen.
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Scientists Confirm A Controversial Physical Feature Of This Prehistoric Creature
Studying a fossil from a private collection, scientists have confirmed the existence of a controversial physical feature of the flying reptiles.
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Everything We Know About The Planet Made Of Diamonds
In 2012, scientists announced they'd found a planet potentially made of diamonds, one of several known exoplanets that may be home to the valuable gemstone.
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Why There Haven't Been More Trips To The Moon, According To Astronauts
NASA is working hard to return humans to the moon under its Artemis program, but why did it take so long to get the ball rolling? Here's what astronauts say.
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How President Eisenhower Helped With The Creation Of NASA
Did you know that the National Aeronautics and Space Agency was pushed into existence by President Eisenhower amid a space race sparked by a dog named Laika?
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Hubble Celebrates Its 32nd Birthday With A Group Of 5 Galaxies
The Hubble Space Telescope is celebrating more than three decades of work. Highlighting its latest birthday is one of the many stunning images it has captured
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Apple's New iPhone-Shredding Robot Has Good Intentions
Apple reveals its latest robot capable of reclaiming iPhone parts for use in future products. This latest robot is a shredder, and its name is Taz.
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How One Company Is Solving The Space Junk Problem
Massive amounts of pieces of space junk float around our planet. One company has a solution for avoiding said space junk as we travel beyond it.
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The Rare Planet Alignment You Need To Watch Out For This Month
The stars have aligned, sort of. From our perspective here on Earth, four big neighboring planets appear to have formed a line, and you can see them now.
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How NASA's Space Suits Have Had To Adapt Over Time
NASA's space suit is part of popular culture, but did you know there's more than one version? The agency has had to update its suits to meet increasing demands.
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Is Pluto A Planet? Here's What Neil deGrasse Tyson Believes
Pluto has spent years surrounded by controversy over whether it's a planet, and though some have changed their mind, Neil deGrasse Tyson isn't one of them.
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The US Just Confirmed The First Interstellar Meteor - Here's What That Means
Years after it crash-landed in the ocean, the U.S. Space Command has confirmed that a meteor called CNEOS 2014-01-08 arrived from beyond our solar system.
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Why Coastal Cities Are In Bigger Danger Than You Thought
New research warns many major coastal cities around the world are sinking faster than expected as sea levels rise and human activities erode coastlines.
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James Webb's MIRI Instrument Reaches Its Chilly Operating Temperature
The James Webb Space Telescope performs another daring operation that could decide its ultimate fate -- and comes through with flying colors.
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How Hubble Helps Researchers Learn How Supermassive Black Holes Form
Using data from Hubble, researchers were able to shed light on a previously unproven and mysterious period of evolution in the formation of a black hole.
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Scientists Decode Entire Human Genome: Why This Matters
The first complete human genome has been sequenced, ushering in a major new milestone more than two decades after a partial human genome was completed.
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