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Science • Apr 30

A lost galaxy called 'Loki' may be hiding inside the Milky Way

The Milky Way galaxy grew into its current form with the help of smaller galaxies over time, which it has "consumed" or merged with. Astronomers are able to...

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Science • Apr 30

Hubble reveals spiral galaxy 53 million light-years away in striking detail

In this new image by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope, a spiral galaxy glittering with star clusters is the center of attention. NGC 3137 is located 53...

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Science • Apr 30

Astronomers Think They've Finally Found The Edge of The Milky Way

Where exactly is the edge of the Milky Way? That question is harder to answer than one might expect.

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Science • Apr 30

Two full moons will captivate sky-gazers in May

The sky will be graced with the flower moon on Friday and a blue moon on May 31 — two full moons in one month.

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Science • Apr 30

This SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket launch looks amazing from space in these wild satellite photos

SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket flew for the first time in 18 months Wednesday (April 29), and a sharp-eyed satellite was watching.

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Science • Apr 30

A Stray SpaceX Rocket Will Smash Into the Moon at Mach 7 in August, Analyst Says

A Falcon 9 upper stage has been stuck in a highly elliptical Earth orbit for over a year—and now it's on a collision course with the Moon.

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Science • Apr 30

Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Has Cold, Ancient Origins

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

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Science • Apr 30

International Space Station Module Cracking Persists Despite Successful Air Leak Fix

A temporary fix has stopped air leaks aboard the International Space Station, but a deeper structural mystery continues to worry engineers.

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Science • Apr 30

This Harmless Backyard Snake Gets Bigger Than Most People Realize

Just imagine: You are enjoying a day in your garden. You finish in one area and head to your shed to get more supplies. Just as you're rounding the corner...

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Science • Apr 30

There’s a Hidden Shortcut to Mars, Scientific Paper Finds

This could cut down the length of a round trip significantly.

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Science • Apr 30

Northern Lights Could Dazzle Farther South Than Usual Tonight—Spanning More Than 20 States

Minor G1 geomagnetic storm conditions are expected to develop today, resulting in auroras across more than 20 states tonight. Here's where and when to look.

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Science • Apr 30

McGill researchers develop ‘life-saving’ way to stop bleeding fast

Researchers in Montreal have developed a way to help control severe bleeding and improve treatment for people with clotting disorders, though they say it...

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Science • Apr 30

JWST discovers ‘red monster’ galaxy that challenges astronomers’ understanding of the early universe

Astronomers studying the early universe with NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have found what seems to be a time traveler from the future: a large...

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Science • Apr 30

Scientists Looked Inside a T. Rex Rib and Found Traces of Something Disturbingly Alive

A cracked T. rex rib has preserved something scientists once believed impossible to find inside a fossil.

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Science • Apr 30

Head outside tonight for amazing view of first of 2 full moons in May

The first full moon of May may occur in the afternoon May 1, but you can still get an amazing view of the "full" moon April 30 and May 2.

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Science • Apr 30

Scientists Just Made Carbon Capture Much Cheaper and Easier

A new carbon material could make capturing CO2 far cheaper by working with low heat.

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Science • Apr 30

We Outlasted Neanderthals Thanks to One Key Difference, Study Suggests

More than 40000 years ago, the European continent was home to two human lineages: our direct ancestors, Homo sapiens, and our cousins, the Neanderthals.

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Science • Apr 30

Frozen-in gravity: A new way to understand the evolution of spacetime dynamics

The concept of spacetime, first described in Einstein's theory of general relativity, has since been widely studied by many physicists worldwide.

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Science • Apr 30

'This is going to be what makes the Earth secure.' How one startup plans to protect us from dangerous asteroids

Exploration Labs has proposed the first commercial deep space ride share mission, known as Apophis EX, to rendezvous with potentially hazardous asteroid...

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Science • Apr 30

Scientists Found a Rare Fossil Showing Snakes Once Had Legs and Looked Very Different From Today

Hidden deep within ancient rock, this snake specimen reveals an unexpected mix of features. What researchers uncovered using modern imaging tools reaches...

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