Did a NASA exoplanet-hunting balloon really 'crash' in Texas? Not according to the scientist behind the flight
NASA launched an exoplanet-hunting experiment Oct. 1 despite the government shutdown. After the mission's end on Oct. 2, news reports got a little confused.
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Did a NASA exoplanet-hunting balloon really 'crash' in Texas? Not according to the scientist behind the flight
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Solar wind tears a chunk from Comet Lemmon's tail in incredible new astrophotography images
See how the solar wind shredded Comet Lemmon's tail in an extraordinary view from Earth
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Solar wind tears a chunk from Comet Lemmon's tail in incredible new astrophotography images
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Best space strategy games, ranked
Conquer the cosmos and lead ships, fleets, and even entire civilizations to victory in the best space strategy games.
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Best space strategy games, ranked
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What is the weak nuclear force and why is it important?
The weak nuclear force doesn't play by the normal rules — and, in fact, it breaks one of the biggest rules of all.
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What is the weak nuclear force and why is it important?
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Aurora alert! Several coronal mass ejections are racing toward Earth and could spark impressive northern lights this week
Scientists say a train of CMEs could impact Earth's magnetic field Oct. 15–17, bringing a chance of northern lights across northern North America.
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Aurora alert! Several coronal mass ejections are racing toward Earth and could spark impressive northern lights this week
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The terrifying Apex Alien in 'Invasion' Season 3 is a lot cuter in real life (video)
An Apex Alien joins Mitsuki atop a hillside in "Invasion"
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The terrifying Apex Alien in 'Invasion' Season 3 is a lot cuter in real life (video)
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If Your North Star Is Lost, New Techniques Can Point You South
The writer Tristan Gooley describes how a pair of familiar constellations can help a person navigate in darkness when other methods fail.
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If Your North Star Is Lost, New Techniques Can Point You South
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Two Comets Are Moving Into Your Night Skies in October: How to Watch
The comets A6 (Lemmon) and R2 (SWAN) are visitors from the chilly fringes of our solar system, and could even be visible at the same time.
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Two Comets Are Moving Into Your Night Skies in October: How to Watch