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NASA and ESA Trace Mysterious Lunar Flashes to Meteors and Gas Leaks
Transient Lunar Phenomena are mysterious bursts and glows observed on the Moon, lasting from milliseconds to hours. NASA and ESA research show that these events often result from meteoroid impacts, radon gas outgassing, and dust charged by solar wind, illuminating the Moon’s dynamic surface in surprising ways.
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MIT Detects Traces of a Lost ‘Proto Earth’ Deep Beneath Our Planet’s Surface
MIT researchers have discovered rare isotopic traces of a “proto Earth” that existed before the giant impact that shaped our modern planet. Found deep in ancient rocks, these potassium isotope signatures reveal remnants of Earth’s earliest material, offering fresh insight into the planet’s formation and the solar system’s earliest history...
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NASA Experiment Shows Martian Ice Could Preserve Signs of Ancient Life
A NASA study suggests that traces of ancient life could be locked in Martian ice. Lab tests freezing bacteria under Mars-like radiation revealed amino acids can persist for tens of millions of years. Researchers say pure ice offers protection, making Mars’ frozen regions ideal for searching preserved biomolecules.
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Dark Matter Might Leave A Faint Colour Mark In Light, Say Scientists
Dark matter, though invisible, might subtly alter the colour of light passing through it, according to a new University of York study. Researchers propose that weak particle interactions could create faint red or blue tints, offering a new path for future telescopes to detect dark matter indirectly.
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Uranus and Neptune May Be More Rock Than Ice, New Research Suggests
A new pre-print study proposes that Uranus and Neptune might not be “ice giants” after all. Using assumption-free models, scientists found their interiors could range from mostly icy to mostly rocky, suggesting we know far less about these distant worlds and that new missions are essential to solve the mystery.
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Rising Satellite Traffic in Low Earth Orbit Sparks Collision Risk Concerns
A new study in Acta Astronautica warns that Low Earth Orbit is becoming dangerously congested. Since 2019, the number of satellites performing more than ten collision-avoidance maneuvers per month has risen sevenfold. With nearly 25,000 tracked objects and more launches planned, scientists fear a chain-reaction risk and call for stronger global coo...
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Astronomers Capture First Image of Two Supermassive Black Holes Orbiting Each Other
Astronomers have captured the first image of two supermassive black holes orbiting in quasar OJ 287. The smaller black hole’s jet spirals due to gravitational forces from the larger one. This discovery validates dual-core theories and opens doors for research on gravitational waves and galaxy evolution.
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NASA Shuts Down Public Communications on Website Amid US Budget Impasse
NASA’s online presence has gone dark as a U.S. budget lapse forces a government shutdown. Outreach, research, and grant work have stopped, while critical ISS and planetary defense operations persist. The silence recalls 2013’s shutdown, which caused widespread delays to missions and scientific projects.
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Rubin Observatory Adopts New AI Algorithm to Enhance Cosmic Imaging
Scientists have developed ImageMM, an algorithm tested on Hawaii’s Subaru Telescope and soon to be used at the Rubin Observatory. The system reduces atmospheric blur, producing sharper images for studying galaxies and dark matter. Researchers believe the technique could make ground-based astronomy nearly as precise as space telescopes
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Expedition 73 Astronauts Conduct Physics Experiments, Health Research, and Tech Tests on ISS
The Expedition 73 Crew commences the week by configuring advanced physics, blood circulation studies, and more at the International Space Station.
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India's 1st Multi-Wavelength Astronomy Observatory AstroSat Completes A Decade
AstroSat -- India's first multi-wavelength astronomy satellite -- has completed 10 years of science observation, said the Indian Space Research Organisation.
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Blue Origin Successfully Launches 35th New Shepard Mission After Prolonged Delay
Blue Origin’s NS-35 mission carried over 40 scientific and student experiments beyond the Kármán Line, showcasing reusable rocket technology. The uncrewed flight ended the operational career of the RSS H.G. Wells capsule, highlighting Blue Origin’s dedication to research and education in space.
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Cygnus XL Successfully Docks at International Space Station on First Mission
Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus XL, the largest cargo spacecraft ever built by the company, successfully docked at the International Space Station. Launched on a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral, it delivered over 11,000 pounds of supplies and research materials.
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ISRO To Launch Half-Humanoid Vyommitra On Gaganyaan Mission In December
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chief V. Narayanan, interacting with the media on Thursday in Coimbatore, mentioned that a half-humanoid called Vyommitra, instead of a human being, will be sent this December.
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Solar Storm From Hidden Magnetic Island on the Sun Surprises Scientists
In mid-September 2025, a “secret” magnetic island inside a solar coronal hole triggered a powerful G3 storm. The surprise event sent dazzling auroras across North America, seen as far south as Illinois. Researchers say the rare polarity patch intensified solar winds, making aurora season’s start spectacular.
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NASA and ESA Trace Mysterious Lunar Flashes to Meteors and Gas Leaks
Transient Lunar Phenomena are mysterious bursts and glows observed on the Moon, lasting from milliseconds to hours. NASA and ESA research show that these events often result from meteoroid impacts, radon gas outgassing, and dust charged by solar wind, illuminating the Moon’s dynamic surface in surprising ways.
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MIT Detects Traces of a Lost ‘Proto Earth’ Deep Beneath Our Planet’s Surface
MIT researchers have discovered rare isotopic traces of a “proto Earth” that existed before the giant impact that shaped our modern planet. Found deep in ancient rocks, these potassium isotope signatures reveal remnants of Earth’s earliest material, offering fresh insight into the planet’s formation and the solar system’s earliest history...
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NASA Experiment Shows Martian Ice Could Preserve Signs of Ancient Life
A NASA study suggests that traces of ancient life could be locked in Martian ice. Lab tests freezing bacteria under Mars-like radiation revealed amino acids can persist for tens of millions of years. Researchers say pure ice offers protection, making Mars’ frozen regions ideal for searching preserved biomolecules.
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Dark Matter Might Leave A Faint Colour Mark In Light, Say Scientists
Dark matter, though invisible, might subtly alter the colour of light passing through it, according to a new University of York study. Researchers propose that weak particle interactions could create faint red or blue tints, offering a new path for future telescopes to detect dark matter indirectly.
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Uranus and Neptune May Be More Rock Than Ice, New Research Suggests
A new pre-print study proposes that Uranus and Neptune might not be “ice giants” after all. Using assumption-free models, scientists found their interiors could range from mostly icy to mostly rocky, suggesting we know far less about these distant worlds and that new missions are essential to solve the mystery.
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Rising Satellite Traffic in Low Earth Orbit Sparks Collision Risk Concerns
A new study in Acta Astronautica warns that Low Earth Orbit is becoming dangerously congested. Since 2019, the number of satellites performing more than ten collision-avoidance maneuvers per month has risen sevenfold. With nearly 25,000 tracked objects and more launches planned, scientists fear a chain-reaction risk and call for stronger global coo...
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Astronomers Capture First Image of Two Supermassive Black Holes Orbiting Each Other
Astronomers have captured the first image of two supermassive black holes orbiting in quasar OJ 287. The smaller black hole’s jet spirals due to gravitational forces from the larger one. This discovery validates dual-core theories and opens doors for research on gravitational waves and galaxy evolution.
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NASA Shuts Down Public Communications on Website Amid US Budget Impasse
NASA’s online presence has gone dark as a U.S. budget lapse forces a government shutdown. Outreach, research, and grant work have stopped, while critical ISS and planetary defense operations persist. The silence recalls 2013’s shutdown, which caused widespread delays to missions and scientific projects.
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Rubin Observatory Adopts New AI Algorithm to Enhance Cosmic Imaging
Scientists have developed ImageMM, an algorithm tested on Hawaii’s Subaru Telescope and soon to be used at the Rubin Observatory. The system reduces atmospheric blur, producing sharper images for studying galaxies and dark matter. Researchers believe the technique could make ground-based astronomy nearly as precise as space telescopes
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Expedition 73 Astronauts Conduct Physics Experiments, Health Research, and Tech Tests on ISS
The Expedition 73 Crew commences the week by configuring advanced physics, blood circulation studies, and more at the International Space Station.
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India's 1st Multi-Wavelength Astronomy Observatory AstroSat Completes A Decade
AstroSat -- India's first multi-wavelength astronomy satellite -- has completed 10 years of science observation, said the Indian Space Research Organisation.
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Blue Origin Successfully Launches 35th New Shepard Mission After Prolonged Delay
Blue Origin’s NS-35 mission carried over 40 scientific and student experiments beyond the Kármán Line, showcasing reusable rocket technology. The uncrewed flight ended the operational career of the RSS H.G. Wells capsule, highlighting Blue Origin’s dedication to research and education in space.
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Cygnus XL Successfully Docks at International Space Station on First Mission
Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus XL, the largest cargo spacecraft ever built by the company, successfully docked at the International Space Station. Launched on a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral, it delivered over 11,000 pounds of supplies and research materials.
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ISRO To Launch Half-Humanoid Vyommitra On Gaganyaan Mission In December
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chief V. Narayanan, interacting with the media on Thursday in Coimbatore, mentioned that a half-humanoid called Vyommitra, instead of a human being, will be sent this December.
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Solar Storm From Hidden Magnetic Island on the Sun Surprises Scientists
In mid-September 2025, a “secret” magnetic island inside a solar coronal hole triggered a powerful G3 storm. The surprise event sent dazzling auroras across North America, seen as far south as Illinois. Researchers say the rare polarity patch intensified solar winds, making aurora season’s start spectacular.
