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October 16, 2023

Scientists Think Some Asteroids May Contain Elements Unheard of on Earth

At some point in school, we all learned about the elements of the periodic table. However, as with all classification tools, it has its limitations. While it's very helpful in identifying elements, many in the universe are still unknown. A recent study published in EJP Plus demonstrates this beautifully by looking at asteroids.

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October 7, 2023

The True Story of José Hernández, the Latino Astronaut That Inspired the Movie “A Million Miles Away”

In 2009, astronaut José Hernández saw his dream come true—travel to space as a member of NASA's STS-128 mission.

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October 4, 2023

Developers of COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine Technology Win Nobel Prize

Since 1901, Nobel Prizes have honored achievements which change the world.

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October 4, 2023

Here’s How to Watch the “Ring of Fire” Eclipse Taking Place This Month

We're only a few days away from one of the most exciting astronomy events of the year. On Saturday, October 14, 2023, millions of people across the Americas will get to experience a “ring of fire” eclipse. Unlike total solar eclipses, this marvelous phenomenon takes place when the Moon is at its furthest point from Earth, which prevents it from covering all of the Sun, creating a luminous halo around it.

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October 2, 2023

Watch These “Outtakes” of NASA Astronauts Struggling To Walk on the Moon

On July 20, 1969, the world watched Neil Armstrong set foot on the Moon and deliver the famous line: “This...

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October 2, 2023

Theoretical Physicist Becomes Successful YouTuber to Fund Her Quantum Gravity Research

Physics is among the most daunting sciences to learn, but many passionate educators are trying to change that reputation.

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September 30, 2023

New Dinosaur Fossil Has Shockingly Long Legs That Connect it to Ancient Bird Ancestors

Dinosaurs came in all shapes and sizes. The tall and the small, the mean and the lean, armored as well as feathered. While we know many of the ancient creatures that once walked the Earth, there are species that are still being discovered. One of the most recent was announced by Chinese researchers in a Nature paper.

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September 28, 2023

Upcoming Northern Lights Will Be Most Intense in Years and Can Be Seen From More Places

The Northern Lights are one of the most fascinating phenomena of the natural world.

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September 27, 2023

Hi-Res Photos of the Moon Highlight a Crater Deeper Than the Grand Canyon

While the Moon is a constant presence in our lives, there's a lot that scientists are still learning about it.

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September 27, 2023

Astronaut Frank Rubio Sets U.S. Record as First Man in Space for a Whole Year

Astronaut Frank Rubio has made history. Not only is he the first American astronaut to have spent a whole consecutive year in space, but he now holds the U.S. record for the longest time in space. Rubio will have spent 371 days in low Earth when he finally comes home on September 27. But having Rubio hold the record for the longest single spaceflight wasn't in the cards originally.

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