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Science • Jul 21

A star orbiting our galaxy's supermassive black hole tests the limits of relativity

Although general relativity (GR) is an elegant theory of gravity, we don't often need to use it. For most gravitational interactions, Newton's theory of...

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Science • Jul 21

You can see Mars as rarely viewed in new NASA spacecraft photos

On May 15, NASA's Psyche used Mars as a slingshot on its lengthy journey to the main asteroid belt — and captured remarkable photos along the way.

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Science • Jul 21

Strong Northern Lights Forecast: These 12 States Could See Aurora Borealis Tonight

A minor geomagnetic storm is upping the visibility of the aurora borealis.

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Science • Jul 21

SpaceX eyes 50th California rocket launch today after scrub. Follow live

After a launch attempt yesterday was scrubbed, SpaceX now targets July 21 for the 50th California rocket launch of 2026. Follow live coverage here.

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Science • Jul 21

A massive crater was spotted on Google Earth. It could be a scar from an ancient meteorite impact

While getting ready for a camping trip, an amateur astronomer spotted a possible crater. It appears to be a match, pending microscopic results.

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Science • Jul 21

50 years later, Viking 1’s legacy is powering NASA’s next giant leap on Mars

Half a century after NASA first placed working hardware on Mars, the agency is preparing to explore not only the planet's surface, but its skies.

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Science • Jul 21

SpaceX launches novel geosynchronous robotic servicing satellite on decade-long mission

Following its launch in summer 2026, Northrop Grumman's Mission Robotic Vehicle (left) will install Mission Extension Pod (right) jetpacks to extend the...

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Science • Jul 21

Scientists Believed This Near-Earth Object Was an Asteroid for 28 Years. They Were Wrong

On August 28, 2025, astronomers aimed NASA's radar system at a region of space where a near-Earth asteroid was expected to appear.

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Science • Jul 21

Meet Gus, the legendary T. rex that was sold for over 50 MILLION dollars

Meet Gus, one of the most complete and well-preserved T. rexes ever found who broke the world record for most expensive dinosaur sold at auction.

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Science • Jul 21

Mystery molecule found on both Pluto and Saturn’s moon leaves astronomers stumped: ‘We cannot say what it is’

Molecule present on surface of both worlds is causing an unusual light absorption effect.

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Science • Jul 21

Florida rocket launch photos and video: How to submit and share them

In Florida, a SpaceX or ULA rocket launch occurs at NASA's Kennedy Space Center or Cape Canaveral. Liftoff can often be seen far beyond the launch pad.

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Science • Jul 21

Coral Reef Long Presumed Dead Is Rediscovered ‘Teeming with Life’ Off Coast of Africa

A coral reef long presumed dead has been rediscovered “teeming with life” off the coast of West Africa. Surveys conducted in the 1960s that were focused on...

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Science • Jul 21

NASA’s nuclear Mars mission to cost over $2 billion

NASA administrator Jared Isaacman's ambitious plans to build a nuclear-powered spacecraft and fly it to Mars will cost over $2 billion, the agency confirmed...

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Science • Jul 21

A black hole does not merely bend space; it bends time, pulling it so severely that at the event horizon, time as experienced from the outside appears to stop entirely, meaning something falling in would seem, to a distant observer, to freeze at the edge

A black hole warps the passage of time, not only the shape of space. Close to one, clocks run slow relative to clocks far away, and at the event horizon...

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Science • Jul 21

Viking 1 landed on Mars 50 years ago

And would have lasted longer if some code hadn't trampled on places it shouldn't.

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Science • Jul 21

The Longest Journey Sunlight Ever Takes Happens Before It Leaves The Sun

Imagine you're at a party. All your friends are crammed into a room, you're having a blast – but it's time to head home. You start to make your way to the...

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Science • Jul 21

Astronomers catch a recurring black hole eruption in real time

For the third time in 35 years, the black hole at the center of the galaxy IC 3599 has erupted, and this time, astronomers were watching it closely.

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Science • Jul 21

Galaxy cluster's magnetic field reconstructed for 1st time with record-breaking astronomy map

For the first time, astronomers have reconstructed the magnetic field of an entire cluster of galaxies, from its central nucleus to its outer limits.

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Science • Jul 21

Jupiter's moon Europa holds hidden ocean with potential clues about life beyond Earth

Jupiter's moon Europa may appear like a frozen, lifeless world covered in ice, but scientists believe it could be one of the most promising places to search...

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Science • Jul 21

Science word of the day: Cryptology

Science word of the day: Cryptology. Pronunciation: Krip-TAH'-leh-jee. What it means: Cryptology is the study of secret codes ‪—‬ both making them...

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