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Science • May 13

Scientists observe primitive galaxy from 13 billion years ago

Scientists say they have observed "the most chemically primitive star-forming galaxy discovered to date," using a space telescope.

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Science • May 13

Long-term editing of brain circuits using an engineered electrical synapse

Electrical signalling across distinct populations of brain cells underpins cognitive and emotional function. However, approaches that selectively regulate...

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Science • May 13

NASA’s Artemis III to rehearse Orion spacecraft docking with SpaceX lunar landers

NASA will use Artemis III as a full-scale orbital rehearsal to test Orion docking, commercial lunar landers, and future Moon missions.

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Science • May 13

One of the Largest Physics Surveys Ever Finds No One Agrees on Anything

1600 respondents answered 10 questions about central issues in physics, from the Big Bang to black holes, cosmic inflation, and quantum gravity.

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Science • May 13

A twinkling pulsar reveals invisible structures in space

The twinkling stars in the night sky are not just beautiful to look at. Their flickering reveals something about the varying temperatures and densities in...

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Science • May 13

Fungus-powered farming delivers higher yields and better-tasting crops, says study

Can we have higher yields and better taste? Using a natural extract from the fungus Pseudozyma aphidis, this method improves the firmness and natural sugar...

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Science • May 13

Ancient iceberg scratches reveal reverse Great Lakes snowbelt

In this 2015 satellite image, the Great Lakes are almost completely covered in ice. A new study suggests that, during the last Ice Age, winds likely pushed...

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Science • May 13

JWST Detects Ancient Galaxy That Breaks Early Universe Models

JWST spots a cosmic fossil galaxy from 800 million years after the Big Bang, challenging models of early universe formation and dark matter.

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Science • May 13

Enamel proteins from six Homo erectus specimens across China

Homo erectus remains have been found in Africa, Eurasia and Southeast Asia1–3, dating back around two million years; however, owing to their age and state...

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Science • May 13

Adaptive cellular evolution in the intestine of hyperdiverse cichlid fishes

The ability of animals to efficiently track down and digest food is crucial for their survival, and the specialization to different diets is a major driver...

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Science • May 13

What flings mysteriously powerful particles called 'cosmic rays' at Earth?

High-energy cosmic rays, 10 million times more powerful than particles accelerated in Earth's strongest atom smasher, may hide a superheavy secret that is...

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Science • May 13

SpaceX prepares to launch next-generation Starship, the tallest and most powerful rocket ever built

Starship V3's maiden spaceflight is scheduled for next week as SpaceX prepares to launch the tallest and most powerful rocket ever built.

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Science • May 13

NASA AI Space Processor Brings Exciting Deep-Space Changes

NASA AI processor could deliver up to 500× faster spacecraft computing for AI-powered Mars missions, lunar bases and deep-space exploration.

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Science • May 13

Crew Preps for Dragon Arrival and Keeps Up Research, Maintenance

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with a Dragon cargo spacecraft atop stands ready to launch to the International Space Station at 6:50 p.m. EDT today,...

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Science • May 13

Astrophotographer captures remarkable view of galactic 'Eyes' with backyard telescope

Astrophotographer Ronald Brecher has captured a breathtaking view of Markarian's Chain — a string of majestic galaxies glowing in the patch of sky between...

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Science • May 13

Moon and Planets to Gather in Twilight Spectacle on May 18–20

Explore the universe with Sky & Telescope - your ultimate source for stargazing, celestial events, and the latest astronomy news.

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Science • May 13

The Milky Way ate a galaxy called Loki, and scientists think they found its bones

Astronomers have identified a group of ancient stars that may be the remnants of a dwarf galaxy named Loki that merged with the Milky Way more than 10...

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Science • May 13

A Shepherd in Patagonia Discovered 65-Foot Dinosaur Fossils Beneath His Farm That Don’t Belong to Any Recognized Group

Unearthed beneath a rural farm, these gigantic fossils remained untouched for millions of years. Now, experts believe this creature may not belong to any...

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Science • May 13

NASA GSFC Memo Regarding IV&V and Wallops Insourcing

Keith's note: the following email was sent by NASA Goddard Center director regarding insourcing at Katherine Johnson IV&V Facility in West Virginia.

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Science • May 13

Single Brain Connection Pinpointed as the Starting Point of Learning

Researchers identify the specific basal ganglia synapses where learning begins, revealing how the brain balances experimentation and precision in motor...

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