Iron Bar in Space May Reveal Earth's Distant Future
Astronomers have discovered a massive iron structure in the Ring Nebula, which may be the remains of a destroyed rocky planet, offering a glimpse into Earth's future.
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Astrophotographer Captures Stunning Image of Giraffe Nebula
An astrophotographer has captured a remarkable 25-hour exposure of LDN 1245, a dark nebula in the constellation Cassiopeia nicknamed the 'Giraffe Nebula'.
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Betelgeuse Has a Hidden Companion Star, Scientists Confirm
Scientists have confirmed that the red supergiant Betelgeuse has a hidden companion star, solving the long-standing mystery of its periodic dimming.
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Mouse Gives Birth After Space Mission in Scientific First
A mouse that spent two weeks in orbit has successfully given birth after returning to Earth, a key development for scientists studying the viability of long-term space habitation.
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Full Moon to Spoil 2026 Quadrantid Meteor Shower
The 2026 Quadrantid meteor shower, one of the year's best, is expected to be a major disappointment due to a daylight peak and an interfering full moon.
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Cosmic Nursery NGC 2264 Reveals Star Formation Secrets
Located 2,700 light-years away, the stellar nursery NGC 2264 offers a detailed look at star formation, featuring the famous Christmas Tree cluster and Cone Nebula.
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Euclid Telescope Captures Stunning View of Distant Galaxy
The European Space Agency's Euclid telescope has delivered a stunning new image of spiral galaxy NGC 646, showcasing its mission to map the dark universe.
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Interstellar Comet Nears Earth for Final Farewell
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is making its final close approach to Earth on Dec. 19, offering scientists a rare chance to study an object from outside our solar system.
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Cosmic Explosion Lasts Seven Hours
Astronomers report an unprecedented cosmic explosion, a gamma-ray burst (GRB 250702B) that lasted over seven hours, challenging existing models.
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Students Fix Webb Telescope's Blurry Vision From Earth
Two Australian PhD students developed a software fix for the James Webb Space Telescope, correcting a blur in its images and restoring its high-resolution vision.
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Space Becomes New Frontier for Cyber Warfare, Report Finds
A new report reveals a surge in cyberattacks on space systems, with over 237 incidents linked to armed conflicts between 2023 and 2025, signaling a new era of digital warfare.
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Supernova Explosions Are Not Spherical, New Study Reveals
For the first time, scientists have observed the true shape of a supernova's initial blast, revealing it is elongated and not a perfect sphere as long believed.
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