Rare Meteorite Reveals Clues to a Lost Proto-Planet
A rare meteorite found in Antarctica provides isotopic evidence of a giant protoplanet that existed in the early solar system, reshaping our understanding of planetary formation.
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Milky Way’s Ancient Collision Rewired Our Galaxy, Future Crash Looms
New research reveals the Milky Way’s ancient collision with Gaia-Enceladus rewired its structure. Now, the Andromeda Galaxy is on course to merge with ours in 4.5 billion years.
Juno Mission Uncovers Surprising Source of High-Energy Cosmic Rays
NASA’s Juno mission reveals Jupiter’s magnetic field accelerates particles, providing surprising new insights into the origins of high-energy cosmic rays that bombard Earth.
Meet the Astronomer Who Found a New Earth in Our Backyard
Astronomer Austin Riley leads team discovering Gliese 667 Ee, a rocky exoplanet 23 light-years away in the habitable zone. Could this be the closest Earth twin yet found?
New Glenn Rocket Explodes in Devastating Test Failure
Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket exploded during a pre-launch test at Cape Canaveral, raising questions about the company’s ambitious timeline and the future of heavy-lift commercial rockets.
One Building in Japan Is Reshaping Where People Linger — And Saving Suburbs
One building in Takasaki, Japan, is reversing suburban decline by combining library, cafe, clinic, and more. Foot traffic up 31%, property values rise. A blueprint for dying city centers worldwide.
Hantaviruses: Ancient Rodent Partners Explain Silent Spread
Hantaviruses co-evolved with rodents for 25 million years. Learn how these silent carriers spread without symptoms, and why they turn deadly in humans.
Jose Alvarado’s New Knicks Contract: A Playoff-Ready Bargain
The Knicks signed Jose Alvarado to a four-year, $19.5 million contract. Here’s how the undrafted guard brings defense, energy, and playoff-ready grit to New York’s rotation.
Making Scents of Cannabis: How Cultivar and Curing Shape Aroma
How cannabis cultivar and post-harvest methods like drying and curing shape aroma. High-resolution chromatography reveals why some strains smell fruity, others diesel, and how to preserve terpenes.
NASA Chief Defends All-Male Artemis III Crew Amid Diversity Criticism
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson defends the all-male Artemis III crew amid backlash, citing safety and scheduling. Critics call it a diversity failure with implications for the agency’s future.
Omega Centauri: The Giant Star Cluster That Defies Cosmic Evolution
Omega Centauri, the Milky Way’s largest globular cluster, may be the stripped core of a dwarf galaxy. New Hubble and JWST data reveal an intermediate-mass black hole and ancient stars.
Astronomers Discover Two Planets Lighter Than Cotton Candy
Astronomers have discovered two exoplanets, WASP-193b and Kepler-51d, with densities lower than cotton candy. These ‘super-puffs’ challenge planetary formation models.