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Rare Type of Black Hole Snacks on Star
Rare Type of Black Hole Snacks on Star NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope and Chandra X-ray Observatory have identified a new possible example of an intermediate-mass black hole (IMBH) called NGC 6099 HLX-1. The IMBH, which weighs between 100-100,000 times the mass of our Sun, is thought to reside in a compact star cluster within a […]
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Industrial pollution once ravaged the Adirondacks − decades of history captured in lake mud track their slow recovery
Industrial pollution once ravaged the Adirondacks − decades of history captured in lake mud track their slow recovery A study by paleolimnologists found that lakes in the Northeast U.S., including those in the Adirondack Mountains, have recovered from industrial metal pollution since the Clean Air Act was enacted in 1963. The researchers extracted sediment cores […]
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Hubble Captures a Tarantula
Hubble Captures a Tarantula Hubble has captured an incredible image of the Tarantula Nebula, a star-forming factory located 160,000 light-years away in the Large Magellanic Cloud. The Tarantula Nebula is home to massive stars, some 200 times as massive as our Sun, and features rare types of stars like Wolf-Rayet stars that have lost their […]
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Wade Sisler: Aficionado of Wonder Serving the Cosmos
Wade Sisler: Aficionado of Wonder Serving the Cosmos Wade Sisler has spent 42 years at NASA, starting as a student photographer at Ames Research Center and eventually becoming an executive producer at Goddard Space Flight Center. Sisler has been instrumental in transforming data into visualizations and animations for broader audiences, helping to convey complex scientific […]
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Team identifies the universe’s earliest confirmed black hole
Team identifies the universe’s earliest confirmed black hole A team of astronomers has identified the most distant black hole ever confirmed, located 500 million years after the Big Bang, at a distance of 13.3 billion years into the past. The discovery was made using data from the James Webb Space Telescope’s CAPERS program and provides […]
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Scientists grow mini brain in a lab
Scientists grow mini brain in a lab Scientists at Johns Hopkins University have successfully grown a mini brain organoid, complete with neural tissues and rudimentary blood vessels, marking an advance in research into neuropsychiatric disorders such as autism. The multi-region brain organoid (MRBO) is the first whole-brain organoid to be generated, allowing researchers to study […]
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NASA Uses Wind Tunnel to Test Advanced Air Mobility Aircraft Wing
NASA Uses Wind Tunnel to Test Advanced Air Mobility Aircraft Wing NASA has been testing a scale model wing for an advanced air mobility aircraft called a “tiltwing” to improve its design and performance. The tiltwing allows the aircraft to take off, hover, and land like a helicopter or fly like a fixed-wing airplane, enabling […]
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NASA’s Webb Finds New Evidence for Planet Around Closest Solar Twin
NASA’s Webb Finds New Evidence for Planet Around Closest Solar Twin NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has found strong evidence for a gas giant planet orbiting Alpha Centauri A, the closest solar twin to Earth at 4 light-years away. The planet, estimated to be about the mass of Saturn, orbits Alpha Centauri A in an […]
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NASA’s Artemis II Crew Trains in Orion
NASA’s Artemis II Crew Trains in Orion NASA’s Artemis II crew began multi-day training in Orion on July 31, 2025, at Kennedy Space Center. The crew, consisting of CSA astronaut Jeremy Hansen and NASA astronauts Christina Koch, Victor Glover, and Reid Wiseman, wore their Orion Crew Survival System Suits during the training. The training included […]
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Meet ‘lite intermediate black holes,’ the supermassive black hole’s smaller, much more mysterious cousin
Meet ‘lite intermediate black holes,’ the supermassive black hole’s smaller, much more mysterious cousin Scientists have been searching for “lite intermediate black holes” (IMBHs), which are black holes with masses between stellar and supermassive black holes, as they can provide insights into how the universe grows and evolves. The detection of IMBHs is challenging due […]
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Linking Local Lithologies to a Larger Landscape
Linking Local Lithologies to a Larger Landscape The NASA Mars Perseverance rover is exploring a boundary visible from orbit that divides bright, fractured outcrop from darker, smoother regolith on Mars. The rover has encountered several olivine-bearing rocks while traversing the rim of Jezero crater, which may provide clues to their origins and help understand Mars’ […]
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Iron nanoparticles can help treat contaminated water – our team of scientists created them out of expired supplements
Iron nanoparticles can help treat contaminated water – our team of scientists created them out of expired supplements Scientists have developed a new method to produce iron oxide nanoparticles from expired iron supplements, which can help treat contaminated water by removing pollutants such as oil and heavy metals. The nanoparticles were created using hydrothermal carbonization, […]
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If everyone in the world turned on the lights at the same time, what would happen?
If everyone in the world turned on the lights at the same time, what would happen? If everyone in the world turned on their lights at the same time, it would create a huge surge in electricity demand, which power plants would need to respond to quickly to avoid a system crash. The impact of […]
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Fabric that mimics skin gives robots sense of touch
Fabric that mimics skin gives robots sense of touch Researchers have developed an electronic textile that mimics human skin to give robots a sense of touch, enabling them to grasp and manipulate objects more effectively. The technology, described in a study published in Nature Communications, allows robots to detect pressure, slipping, and movement of objects, […]
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Curiosity Blog, Sols 4622-4623: Kicking Off (Earth) Year 14 With an Investigation of Veins
Curiosity Blog, Sols 4622-4623: Kicking Off (Earth) Year 14 With an Investigation of Veins Curiosity Rover Celebrates 14th Year on Mars: The NASA rover has started its 14th year on Mars, kicking off a new investigation into mysterious boxwork formations and veins. Vein Investigation Plan: Curiosity will use its instruments to investigate the geometry and […]
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Biochar gives soil a boost for better cotton growing
Biochar gives soil a boost for better cotton growing Biochar, a charcoal-like substance made from leftover plant waste, has been found to improve soil conditions for cotton farming in the Mississippi Delta region. The researchers discovered that biochar can hold onto nutrients and moisture, giving cotton plants a better chance to grow strong and healthy […]
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As NASA Missions Study Interstellar Comet, Hubble Makes Size Estimate
As NASA Missions Study Interstellar Comet, Hubble Makes Size Estimate Hubble Space Telescope has captured the sharpest-ever picture of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, providing more information about its size and physical properties. The comet’s solid, icy nucleus is estimated to be between 1,000 feet (320 meters) and 3.5 miles (5.6 kilometers) in diameter, with the upper […]
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2 spacecraft flew exactly in line to imitate a solar eclipse, capture a stunning image and test new tech
2 spacecraft flew exactly in line to imitate a solar eclipse, capture a stunning image and test new tech The European Space Agency (ESA) has launched Proba-3, a spacecraft designed to create artificial solar eclipses to study the Sun’s corona and test new technology. Proba-3 works by having two separate spacecraft fly in precise formation, […]
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What’s Up: August 2025 Skywatching Tips from NASA
What’s Up: August 2025 Skywatching Tips from NASA Jupiter and Venus will have a close meetup on August 11th-12th, appearing just a degree apart in the eastern sky before sunrise. The Perseids meteor shower peaks on August 12th-13th, but this year’s full Moon will make viewing conditions less ideal, with only bright meteors visible in […]
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Water recycling is paramount for space stations and long-duration missions − an environmental engineer explains how the ISS does it
Water recycling is paramount for space stations and long-duration missions − an environmental engineer explains how the ISS does it Water recycling is crucial for space stations and long-duration missions, as it helps conserve resources and reduce waste. The International Space Station (ISS) has a state-of-the-art water recovery system that recovers over 90% of the […]
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To better detect chemical weapons, materials scientists are exploring new technologies
To better detect chemical weapons, materials scientists are exploring new technologies Chemical warfare, such as mustard gas, has caused tens of thousands of deaths and affected over a million people through injury and long-term health consequences across various conflicts. The development of a rapid, easy, and reliable way to detect toxic chemicals like mustard gas […]
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NUBE: New Card Game Helps Learners Identify Cloud Types Through Play
NUBE: New Card Game Helps Learners Identify Cloud Types Through Play NASA has developed a new card game called NUBE (pronounced noo-beh) to help learners identify cloud types through play, making it easier and more enjoyable for people of all ages. The game, co-developed by NASA’s Science Activation Program and the Queens Public Library, features […]
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New glass coating could help cut energy bills
New glass coating could help cut energy bills New glass coating could help reduce energy bills by up to 2.9% compared to existing alternatives. The coating, made from a transparent film of carbon-doped boron nitride, reflects heat and resists scratches, moisture, UV light, and temperature swings. The material’s durability allows it to be placed on […]
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Neanderthals likely ate fermented meat with a side of maggots
Neanderthals likely ate fermented meat with a side of maggots Neanderthals likely ate a diverse diet that included fermented meat, plant foods, and insects like maggots, challenging the long-held assumption that they were primarily meat-eaters. The high nitrogen-15 (δ¹⁵N) values found in Neanderthal bones may be due to the consumption of maggots, which are rich […]
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NASA’s Europa Clipper Radar Instrument Proves Itself at Mars
NASA’s Europa Clipper Radar Instrument Proves Itself at Mars NASA’s Europa Clipper mission successfully tested its radar instrument during a Mars flyby, demonstrating its readiness for the Jupiter moon Europa mission. The REASON (Radar for Europa Assessment and Sounding: Ocean to Near-surface) radar instrument used two pairs of slender antennas that jut out from the […]
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NASA Installs Key ‘Sunblock’ Shield on Roman Space Telescope
NASA Installs Key ‘Sunblock’ Shield on Roman Space Telescope NASA has successfully installed two sunshields onto the inner segment of its Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, designed to keep instruments cool and stable during the mission’s exploration of the infrared universe. The sunshields, called Lower Instrument Sun Shade, are lightweight yet stiff panels that will […]
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Light pollution is encroaching on observatories around the globe – making it harder for astronomers to study the cosmos
Light pollution is encroaching on observatories around the globe – making it harder for astronomers to study the cosmos Light pollution from human activity is encroaching on observatories around the world, making it harder for astronomers to study the cosmos. The rate of human-produced light in the night sky is increasing by as much as […]
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Is that wildfire smoke plume hazardous? New satellite tech can map smoke plumes in 3D for better air quality alerts at neighborhood scale
Is that wildfire smoke plume hazardous? New satellite tech can map smoke plumes in 3D for better air quality alerts at neighborhood scale New satellite technology can map wildfire smoke plumes in 3D, providing more accurate air quality alerts at a neighborhood scale. The technology uses data from NASA’s TEMPO satellite to determine the height […]
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Hubble Surveys Supernova-Rich Spiral
Hubble Surveys Supernova-Rich Spiral Hubble Space Telescope has released a stunning image of the spiral galaxy NGC 1309, showcasing its intricate details and hundreds of distant background galaxies. The galaxy is notable for hosting two supernovae: SN 2002fk, a Type Ia supernova, and SN 2012Z, a Type Iax supernova that defied expectations by leaving behind […]
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How Joint NASA-ESA Sea Level Mission Will Help Hurricane Forecasts
How Joint NASA-ESA Sea Level Mission Will Help Hurricane Forecasts NASA’s Sentinel-6B satellite will measure sea surface height for nearly all of the world’s ocean, providing critical data for weather and hurricane forecasts. The satellite will help meteorologists improve forecasts of local extremes like floods and hurricanes by tracking global changes in Earth’s ocean, including […]
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