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Fastest exoplanet ever is dragged through space at 1.2 million mph by hypervelocity star
By Robert Lea published
Astronomers have discovered what seems to be a star racing through the Milky Way at 1.2 million mph, dragging a Neptune-sized planet along for the ride.

Moon or Mars? Why not both, acting NASA head Janet Petro says
By Mike Wall published
NASA still views the moon as a stepping stone to Mars, even though Elon Musk has dismissed Earth's nearest neighbor as "a distraction."

'Iridescent' clouds on Mars captured in Martian twilight in stunning NASA rover images (video)
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
"I'll always remember the first time I saw those iridescent clouds and was sure at first it was some color artifact."

February's Full Snow Moon dazzles in a flurry of stunning photos from around the world
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
We've rounded up some of the best full moon photos below. So sit back, relax and enjoy the show.

NASA denies setting 'new bans' for employees amid reports of removing LGBTQI+ symbols from offices
By Monisha Ravisetti published
NASA claims that there are "no new bans" on employees' personal items, amid reports of the agency purging workspaces of LGBTQI+ symbols.

Tiny plasma jets on the sun drive the elusive solar wind, Europe's Solar Orbiter reveals
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
Solar scientists have found tiny, short-lived jets of energy on our sun to be the primary drivers of the solar wind, marking a step toward better understanding our sun's elusive behavior.

Scientists detect highest-energy ghost particle ever seen — where did it come from?
By Robert Lea published
"History shows us that whenever you do open a new 'energy window,' you never really know what you're going to find. It's completely unexplored."

February's full moon shines bright tonight. Here's what to expect from the Snow Moon
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
February's Full Snow Moon will rise just as the sun sets.
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