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Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS stuns scientists with sudden transformation near Sun: Here's why it happens

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Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS stuns scientists with sudden transformation near Sun: Here’s why it happens A new intriguing study of the interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS has revealed that the object’s chemical composition shifted significantly during its recent transit through our... from The News International - Science https://ift.tt/ZGea2lx

Lyrid meteor shower 2026: Peak dates and best viewing times

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Lyrid meteor shower 2026: Peak dates and best viewing timesAstronomy enthusiasts are gearing up for one of the year's most historic celestial events as the Lyrid meteor shower prepares to peak up in the early hours of April 22. With a history traced back over 2,700 years, the Lyrids offer a unique... from The News International - Science https://ift.tt/RMopScr

Comet 3I/ATLAS could help protect Earth, scientists say

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Comet 3I/ATLAS could help protect Earth, scientists sayAn interstellar comet older than our solar system is releasing water vapour at a rate equivalent to 70 Olympic swimming pools every day, and scientists say it may be the most valuable planetary defence lesson they have received in years.The... from The News International - Science https://ift.tt/wySt3rx

Scientists detect strange patterns that may signal alien life

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Scientists detect strange patterns that may signal alien lifeScientists in a recent breakthrough have introduced a new strategy to detect extraterrestrial life, marking a novel shift from relying on identifying specific biological markers. According to a team led by Associate Professor Harrison B.... from The News International - Science https://ift.tt/OdBgiyp

Rare 'God of chaos' asteroid will be visible to naked eye in historic flyby, says NASA

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Rare ‘God of chaos’ asteroid will be visible to naked eye in historic flyby, says NASAAstronomers have issued an interesting update for skygazers: a rare asteroid will soon be visible to the naked eye. Asteroid 99942 Apophis, named after the Egyptian deity of chaos, darkness, and fire... from The News International - Science https://ift.tt/hyVRxZ9

What is Cygnus XL: Will NASA's ISS cargo ship return to Earth?

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What is Cygnus XL: Will NASA’s ISS cargo ship return to Earth?NASA's cargo mission aims to deliver more than 11000 pounds of supplies and scientific equipment to the International Space Station is enabling scientists to conduct research on future experiments of the space world. The mission... from The News International - Science https://ift.tt/Fh1KgmI

Where were the first animals? Scientists discover rare fossil

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Where were the first animals? Scientists discover rare fossilA 550-million-year-old sea sponge fossil discovered in China is helping scientists resolve a 160-million-year gap in the early history of animal life. The finding offers exceptional physical proof which scientists had believed to have... from The News International - Science https://ift.tt/5gU6b9J

Elon Musk vs Jeff Bezos: Who will reach the Moon first in new space race?

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Elon Musk vs Jeff Bezos: Who will reach the Moon first in new space race?The space race is no longer confined to global powers like the US, Russia, and China. Private aerospace companies led by US billionaires are also entering the fray, competing for lucrative NASA contracts.While Elon... from The News International - Science https://ift.tt/wMnPfGm

Artemis II: Everything to know about NASA's future moon plans

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Artemis II: Everything to know about NASA’s future moon plansThe world has seen the intriguing journey of Artemis II; its splashdown set a new human distance record and provided unique views of the lunar far side. NASA has pivoted to an accelerated mission schedule as the agency has... from The News International - Science https://ift.tt/sBAT7r4

NASA Artemis II astronaut shares emotional post after historic Moon mission

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NASA Artemis II astronaut shares emotional post after historic Moon missionThe Artemis II mission has successfully concluded, opening a new chapter in human spaceflight and deep space exploration. The 10-day mission travelled a record distance of 406,773 km from Earth and tested key systems for... from The News International - Science https://ift.tt/b3IJqnV

Milky Way Galaxy racing at 600 km/s toward mysterious Great Attractor

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Milky Way Galaxy racing at 600 km/s toward mysterious Great AttractorOur cosmic neighbourhood is far from a quiet place. While humans feel stationary on Earth, in reality they are passengers on a high-speed journey through the vacuum of space. Just imagine you slept last night completely... from The News International - Science https://ift.tt/iP3a8KQ

Can Pluto regain planet status? NASA responds to 10-year-old's emotional request

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Can Pluto regain planet status? NASA responds to 10-year-old’s emotional requestA renewed debate over Pluto's planet status has begun after a viral post on X shared a 10-year-old child’s emotional letter asking for Pluto to be reinstated as a planet. The discussion involves NASA; NASA... from The News International - Science https://ift.tt/W7HB6p0

Did you know Artemis 2 astronauts witnessed rare solar eclipse?

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Did you know Artemis 2 astronauts witnessed rare solar eclipse?The NASA Artemis II splashdown has successfully brought the crew home after a historic deep-space mission that included a rare solar eclipse seen beyond the Moon.During the mission, the astronauts witnessed one of the world's rare... from The News International - Science https://ift.tt/DdGgAvN

SpaceX: Falcon 9 boosts record-setting 'Cygnus XL' cargo spacecraft toward the ISS

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SpaceX: Falcon 9 boosts record-setting ‘Cygnus XL’ cargo spacecraft toward the ISSSpaceX has taken a big step forward in launching a big cargo ship today, aiming for another major milestone. A Falcon 9 rocket is ready to lift off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on... from The News International - Science https://ift.tt/2wkXpKq

'Howl at the Moon': NASA's new strategy for cosmic curiosity

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‘Howl at the Moon’: NASA’s new strategy for cosmic curiosity For NASA, the success of the Artemis II mission wasn’t just measured in orbital mechanics or heat shield integrity, but in likes, shares, and live views. Following a successful splashdown off the California... from The News International - Science https://ift.tt/d0vynH5

Inside deadly chimp 'civil war' in Uganda—What they reveal about human nature

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Inside deadly chimp ‘civil war’ in Uganda—What they reveal about human natureDeep in the lush canopy of Uganda’s Kibale National Park, a decades-long peace has shattered, giving way to a brutal and vicious “civil war” that mirrors the darkest chapters of human... from The News International - Science https://ift.tt/nAy7RWH

NASA Artemis II splashdown: What could go wrong on mission's final stage

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NASA Artemis II splashdown: What could go wrong on mission’s final stageNASA Artemis II mission is currently in its final hour with a splashdown of the Orion capsule, scheduled for Friday in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego. Soon after the splashdown, NASA and the military will... from The News International - Science https://ift.tt/7QHfbIE

What happens to human body in deep space? NASA Artemis II will find out

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What happens to human body in deep space? NASA Artemis II will find outNASA Artemis II lunar flyby mission has not only unlocked a record-breaking distance from Earth but also set the stage for Artemis IV 2028 landing. After achieving this milestone, Artemis II astronauts are set to reach Earth... from The News International - Science https://ift.tt/Sb2V5ht

Scientists find Earth's core may be leaking gold

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Scientists find Earth’s core may be leaking goldA new study published in Nature reveals that gold from deep inside the Earth’s core may be slowly rising towards the surface, reshaping understanding of the Earth's core gold and gold leakage.Led by Nils Messling of the University of... from The News International - Science https://ift.tt/aIj8qFz

Mission for the ages: Artemis II crew returns after breaking deep-space historic records

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Mission for the ages: Artemis II crew returns after breaking deep-space historic recordsNASA’s Artemis 2 mission- the first crewed journey toward the Moon since 1972-is entering its final and most critical phase. After launching on April 1, the crew is scheduled to return to Earth on Friday,... from The News International - Science https://ift.tt/RWuaeg9