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Euclid space telescope begins dark universe survey
On February 14, 2024, Euclid began its mission of surveying the dark universe. The space telescope will observe about 1/3 of the sky.
February 19, 2024
Are we poised to understand fast radio bursts?
Will we soon understand fast radio bursts? Two NASA X-ray telescopes recently observed one shortly before and after it occurred. Magnetars could be the bursts' source.
February 19, 2024
Are Chariklo’s rings shaped by a tiny unseen moon?
A new study suggests a tiny as-yet unseen moon shapes Centaur Chariklo's rings. The process is similar to the shepherd moons in Saturn's rings.
February 18, 2024
Whales are the biggest living animals: Lifeform of the week
Whales are not just the biggest animals on the planet, they have smashed other records, too. And they way they communicate and eat ... Wow!
February 18, 2024
‘String of pearls’ star clusters form when galaxies collide
This beautiful galaxy is one of many that Hubble has observed showing a 'string of pearls.' When galaxies collide, it forms star clusters in the tidal tails.
February 17, 2024
El Niño is weakening. What will happen next?
El Niño helped contribute to extreme weather and warm temperatures in 2023. Now that it is weakening, what changes may be in store for 2024?
February 13, 2024
Stronger hurricanes require new Category 6, researchers say
Hurricanes are becoming stronger due to climate change. And 2 researchers in the U.S. say we need a new Category 6 to classify mega-hurricanes.
February 12, 2024
Did black holes come before galaxies at the beginning of time?
New research using James Webb Space Telescope data says that black holes might have formed soon after the Big Bang, predating galaxies and stars.
February 11, 2024
Underground nuclear tests now 99% detectable
New science is now able to detect 99% of underground nuclear tests, which will help keep tests from being conducted in secret.
February 11, 2024
Death Star moon Mimas has a hidden ocean
Saturn's little moon Mimas has now become the smallest of the known moons in our solar system harboring a hidden ocean of liquid water beneath an icy surface.
February 9, 2024
