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Scientists Trace Rare Cosmic Outburst to a Massive Planetary Collision Around Gaia20ehk
Astronomers have reported evidence of two planets colliding around a distant Sun-like star, Gaia20ehk, located about 11,000 light-years away. The star's light output remained steady until 2016, when it exhibited three minor dimming events; by 2021, the light curve reportedly "went completely bonkers." Follow-up infrared observations revealed a burs...
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NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Confirms Asteroid 2024 YR4 Will Not Strike the Moon
New Webb observations refined asteroid 2024 YR4’s orbit, showing it will safely pass about 21,200 km from the Moon in December 2032. The earlier 4.3% impact probability has now been eliminated.
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Researchers Suggest Saturn's Titan Moon Formed in a Single High-Energy Impact Event
New research suggests Saturn’s largest moon Titan and its iconic rings may share a violent origin. Simulations indicate Titan formed after a massive collision between two moons about 100 to 200 million years ago, resurfacing Titan and altering its orbit. The resulting instability likely shattered smaller moons, sending icy debris inward to create...
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Solar Eclipse 2026: Health Myths, Eye Risks And Safety Tips Explained
As the solar eclipse captivates skywatchers today, here's what you need to know about whether it affects pregnancy or digestion, and how to protect your eyes safely.
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Study Reveals Micrometeoroids Are A Key Challenge For NASA's Planned Moon Base
This risk was studied by a team led by Daniel Yahalomi of Columbia University's Department of Astronomy.
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Scientists Find Moon's Two Sides Tell The Same Geological Story
A major breakthrough occurred in June 2024 when China's Chang'e-6 mission delivered 1,935 grams of lunar samples from the Apollo Basin to Earth.
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Asteroid Heading Towards Moon Could Create "Optical Flash" On Impact, Finds Study
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) will have narrow viewing windows on February 18 and 26 to gather crucial data on the asteroid.
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Asteroid Could Hit The Moon In 2032, With Effects Felt On Earth: Study
Scientists warn that a possible asteroid strike on the Moon in 2032 could send debris towards Earth and endanger satellites.
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New NASA Study Explains How Earth Got Its Water
A NASA study shows that meteorites delivered only a small amount of water to Earth over the past four billion years.
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Giant Ancient Collision May Have ‘Flipped’ the Moon’s Interior, Study Suggests
Scientists analyzing lunar samples from China’s Chang’e-6 mission have uncovered evidence of a colossal ancient asteroid impact. Elevated levels of heavy potassium isotopes suggest extreme heating that drove lighter elements into space, potentially explaining why the Moon’s far side lacks dark volcanic plains seen on the near side.
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Scientists Trace Rare Cosmic Outburst to a Massive Planetary Collision Around Gaia20ehk
Astronomers have reported evidence of two planets colliding around a distant Sun-like star, Gaia20ehk, located about 11,000 light-years away. The star's light output remained steady until 2016, when it exhibited three minor dimming events; by 2021, the light curve reportedly "went completely bonkers." Follow-up infrared observations revealed a burs...
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NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Confirms Asteroid 2024 YR4 Will Not Strike the Moon
New Webb observations refined asteroid 2024 YR4’s orbit, showing it will safely pass about 21,200 km from the Moon in December 2032. The earlier 4.3% impact probability has now been eliminated.
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Researchers Suggest Saturn's Titan Moon Formed in a Single High-Energy Impact Event
New research suggests Saturn’s largest moon Titan and its iconic rings may share a violent origin. Simulations indicate Titan formed after a massive collision between two moons about 100 to 200 million years ago, resurfacing Titan and altering its orbit. The resulting instability likely shattered smaller moons, sending icy debris inward to create...
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Solar Eclipse 2026: Health Myths, Eye Risks And Safety Tips Explained
As the solar eclipse captivates skywatchers today, here's what you need to know about whether it affects pregnancy or digestion, and how to protect your eyes safely.
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Study Reveals Micrometeoroids Are A Key Challenge For NASA's Planned Moon Base
This risk was studied by a team led by Daniel Yahalomi of Columbia University's Department of Astronomy.
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Scientists Find Moon's Two Sides Tell The Same Geological Story
A major breakthrough occurred in June 2024 when China's Chang'e-6 mission delivered 1,935 grams of lunar samples from the Apollo Basin to Earth.
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Asteroid Heading Towards Moon Could Create "Optical Flash" On Impact, Finds Study
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) will have narrow viewing windows on February 18 and 26 to gather crucial data on the asteroid.
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Asteroid Could Hit The Moon In 2032, With Effects Felt On Earth: Study
Scientists warn that a possible asteroid strike on the Moon in 2032 could send debris towards Earth and endanger satellites.
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New NASA Study Explains How Earth Got Its Water
A NASA study shows that meteorites delivered only a small amount of water to Earth over the past four billion years.
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Giant Ancient Collision May Have ‘Flipped’ the Moon’s Interior, Study Suggests
Scientists analyzing lunar samples from China’s Chang’e-6 mission have uncovered evidence of a colossal ancient asteroid impact. Elevated levels of heavy potassium isotopes suggest extreme heating that drove lighter elements into space, potentially explaining why the Moon’s far side lacks dark volcanic plains seen on the near side.
