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Astronomers Discover Supermassive Black Holes Set to Collide Within 100 Years
Two supermassive black holes located 500 million light-years away could merge within the next century, potentially creating gravitational waves that w…
By Morgan Ellis · Apr 18, 2026
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European Mars Rover Finally Gets Fourth Launch Partner After 25 Year Odyssey
Europe's first Mars rover mission has found its fourth rocket after a series of setbacks and broken promises. The rover will now launch aboard SpaceX'…
By Rowan Fletcher · Apr 18, 2026
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Ancient Microscopic Creature Revives After 24,000 Years in Siberian Ice
Scientists have successfully revived a microscopic animal that was frozen in Siberian permafrost for 24,000 years. The ancient creature, which survive…
By Riley Carter · Apr 17, 2026
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Hidden Supervolcano-Sized Magma Reservoir Discovered Beneath Tuscany
Scientists have discovered a massive underground magma reservoir beneath Tuscany, Italy, that has not yet erupted to the surface. The finding reveals …
By Jamie Sullivan · Apr 17, 2026
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Ancient Cave Reveals Neanderthals and Humans Shared Culture and Burial Rituals
A groundbreaking cave discovery is challenging long-held beliefs about the relationship between early humans and Neanderthals. Rather than being enemi…
By Jamie Sullivan · Apr 16, 2026
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NASA Chief Calls Artemis 2 Success Opening Act for Lunar Base and Mars Missions
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman described the Artemis 2 mission as merely the beginning of America's lunar ambitions. He compared the upcoming moon …
By Jordan Hayes · Apr 16, 2026
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NASA Prepares Massive Artemis III Rocket Stage for Historic Moon Mission
NASA is preparing to roll out the largest section of its Space Launch System rocket that will power the Artemis III mission, the second crewed lunar m…
By Rowan Fletcher · Apr 15, 2026
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Ancient DNA Reveals Stone Age Scotland Buried Male Relatives Together
DNA analysis of Stone Age skeletons found in Scottish burial sites has uncovered how ancient communities organized their burial practices. The study r…
By Jordan Hayes · Apr 15, 2026
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Artemis II Astronaut Victor Glover Credits Faith After Historic Moon Mission
Artemis II astronauts made their first public appearance after completing a historic mission that took them farther from Earth than any previous human…
By Casey Morgan · Apr 14, 2026
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NASA Accelerates Artemis III After Successful Moon Mission Returns Astronauts Home
NASA is now focusing on its Artemis III mission after the safe return of the first lunar travelers in over 50 years. The astronauts have successfully …
By Avery Bennett · Apr 14, 2026
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Six Revolutionary Space Missions Set to Launch After Artemis II Success
Following the Artemis II mission, space enthusiasts can look forward to six exciting missions planned for 2026. The upcoming launches promise to deliv…
By Jamie Sullivan · Apr 13, 2026
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Four Astronauts Return Home After Breaking Distance Record on Historic Moon Mission
The four-person Artemis II crew returned to Ellington Field near NASA's Johnson Space Center after their historic mission. The astronauts flew in from…
By Quinn Foster · Apr 13, 2026
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NASA Astronauts Return from Historic Moon Mission After 50 Years
NASA's Orion spacecraft successfully completed its mission around the moon, splashing down in the Pacific Ocean on Friday evening at approximately 8 p…
By Sydney Parker · Apr 12, 2026
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Scientists Discover Tectonic Forces Drive Yellowstone Supervolcano Power
Scientists have discovered that Yellowstone's massive underground magma system may be powered by tectonic forces that shape Earth's crust, according t…
By Sydney Parker · Apr 11, 2026
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Scientists Capture First Visual Evidence of Ancient Life Partnership That Led to Complex Organisms
Scientists have observed what they believe to be the "first contact" event that may have sparked complex life on Earth billions of years ago. The disc…
By Morgan Ellis · Apr 11, 2026
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Ancient DNA Reveals Complete Population Replacement in France 5,000 Years Ago
Scientists have solved the mystery of what happened to entire human populations that disappeared around 3,000 years ago. The population decline create…
By Taylor Reed · Apr 10, 2026
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Artemis II Astronauts Face Fiery Test as Heat Shield Endures 3000 Degrees
The Artemis II crew faces their final and most dangerous challenge during re-entry, when their spacecraft will experience temperatures reaching 3,000°…
By Reese Coleman · Apr 10, 2026
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Artemis II Astronauts Capture Historic Far Side Moon Images After Record Breaking Flight
The Artemis II mission has achieved a historic milestone, taking four astronauts farther from Earth than any humans have ever traveled before. During …
By Casey Morgan · Apr 9, 2026
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Four Astronauts Break Apollo Distance Record During Historic Moon Flyby
The four Artemis 2 astronauts have achieved a historic milestone by traveling farther from Earth than any humans before them during their lunar missio…
By Hayden Walsh · Apr 8, 2026
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Ancient Fossils Push Complex Animal Evolution Back Millions of Years
Scientists have discovered fossils that provide the first clear view of a pivotal moment in Earth's history when simple organisms evolved into complex…
By Hayden Walsh · Apr 7, 2026
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China and Europe Join Forces to Study Solar Storms That Could Cripple Global Economy
China and Europe have launched an unprecedented joint space mission focused on studying the sun and understanding geomagnetic storms. The collaborativ…
By Morgan Ellis · Apr 7, 2026
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Scientists Capture Dark Points Moving Faster Than Light Without Breaking Physics
An international team of researchers claims to have observed "dark points" within light waves that appear to move faster than the speed of light. Thes…
By Rowan Fletcher · Apr 6, 2026
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Artemis Astronauts Make History Viewing Moon's Giant Crater for First Time
Artemis astronauts reported seeing unprecedented views of the Moon on Sunday as their spacecraft approached for a historic lunar flyby. The crew obser…
By Casey Morgan · Apr 6, 2026
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White House Proposes 23% NASA Budget Cut Despite Congressional Opposition
The Planetary Society is calling on Congress to oppose proposed budget cuts to NASA for fiscal year 2027. The budget request would slash NASA's fundin…
By Hayden Walsh · Apr 5, 2026