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Science • May 05

Look Up! The Halley's Comet Meteor Shower Is Just About to Peak

As the Northern Hemisphere progresses through the balmy days of Spring, it's a perfect time to get outside and enjoy one of the best meteor showers our sky...

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Science • May 05

Airborne microplastics may contribute to atmospheric warming

Coloured micro- and nanoplastics suspended in the atmosphere may contribute to global warming at a level equivalent to 16.2% of that caused by black carbon.

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Science • May 05

After 100 Years, Scientists Uncover Hidden Rule Governing Cosmic Rays

A long-standing cosmic mystery is beginning to yield new clues as researchers uncover a strikingly consistent pattern in the behavior of high-energy...

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Science • May 05

First Portable Eclipse Calculator Invented by Minoans Nearly 4,000 Years Ago

Minoans may have invented the first portable eclipse calculator, predating the Antikythera mechanism by over a millennium.

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Science • May 05

Scientists Stunned by New Organic Molecules Found on Mars

Curiosity just found molecules on Mars tied to the chemistry of life, hinting at a more habitable past.

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Science • May 05

Jeff Bezos’ Moon Lander Just Completed a Key Test

Blue Origin's first Blue Moon prototype, dubbed Mark 1, recently completed evaluations inside NASA's massive Thermal Vacuum Chamber A.

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Science • May 04

Early Sauropodomorph Dinosaur Unearthed in China

A new genus and species of massopodan sauropodomorph that lived during the Early Jurassic epoch has been identified from a partial skeleton unearthed in...

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Science • May 04

Record-breaking hole drilled into Earth’s mantle is a data goldmine, resolving decades of debate

A team of scientists has succeeded in bringing to the surface a long, 1268-meter section of rocks from the Earth's Mantle.

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Science • May 04

SpaceX preparing for Falcon 9 launch Tuesday from Vandenberg SFB

SpaceX is targeting Tuesday night for its next launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base. The launch window for liftoff of a Falcon 9 rocket that will deliver...

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Science • May 04

Massive Dinosaur Tracks Found in Mongolia Confirm Giant Sauropods Lived In Northeast Asia 120 Million Years Ago

Ancient footprints uncovered in Mongolia reveal a dynamic ecosystem of giant dinosaurs, reshaping what scientists know about the Early Cretaceous.

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Science • May 04

AI-powered lab discovers brighter lead-free nanomaterials in 12 hours

A new autonomous laboratory recently navigated through billions of potential material synthesis recipes to identify brighter, lead-free light-emitting...

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Science • May 04

Scientists Discover Evolution’s 120-Million-Year-Old “Cheat Sheet”

A long-standing assumption about evolution is being challenged by new research showing that vastly different species can rely on the same genetic pathways...

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Science • May 04

AI learns to identify dinosaur tracks and accidentally finds the first-ever bird footprints

AI is helping scientists make sense of messy dinosaur footprints, offering new clues about how dinosaurs moved and when birds evolved.

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Science • May 04

Are Interstellar Helicopters Possible?

Helicopters fly by using an engine to spin rotor blades, which create lift and thrust by pushing air away, similarly to a bird flapping its wings or a...

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Science • May 04

How microplastics are likely helping to heat up the planet

A new study indicates that minuscule pieces of plastic — particularly ones of various colors — are contributing to heating the atmosphere.

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Science • May 04

Atmospheric warming contributions from airborne microplastics and nanoplastics

Microplastic and nanoplastic particles (MNPs) are pervasive in the atmosphere, yet their direct radiative forcing (DRF) remains poorly constrained.

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Science • May 04

The dark and featureless surface of rocky exoplanet LHS 3844 b from JWST mid-infrared spectroscopy

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has opened a new era in the study of rocky exoplanets, enabling direct characterization of their surfaces with...

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Science • May 04

NASA releases more than 12,000 images from historic Artemis II moon mission

Over the weekend, NASA made public more than 12000 photos from the historic Artemis II lunar mission. Here's a look at some of the images.

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Science • May 04

Scientists Finally Solve The Long Standing Mystery Behind How The Twelve Apostles Formed Over Millions Of Years

A new study reveals that Mars subtly reshapes Earth's orbit and deep ocean cycles over millions of years.

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Science • May 04

Estrogen in both the male and female brain shapes responses to trauma, study suggests

Traumatic experiences can cause memory problems, and estrogen may be a key factor that shapes the brain's resilience against such stressors, a mouse study...

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