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Violent superflares explode from sun-like stars every 100 years
By Robert Lea published
Violent superflares erupt from sun-like stars about once a century, far more frequently than previously expected. As a civilization around such a star, what does this mean for us?
Japanese company ispace plans to land helium-3 mining missions on the moon
By Josh Dinner published
Japanese company ispace signs agreement with Magna Petra for lunar collaboration and resource mining on future missions to the moon.
'We are preparing to make history': NASA's Parker Solar Probe gears up for epic sun flyby on Christmas Eve
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
On Christmas Eve, NASA's Parker Solar Probe will break its own records for speed and closest approach to the sun.
ORCs in space! Astronomers find another vast odd radio circle in 'completely unexpected discovery'
By Robert Lea published
Astronomers have discovered a new vast Odd Radio Circle, or "ORC," that could help determine the origin of this strange galaxy-encompassing phenomenon.
2 huge asteroid strikes 36 million years ago didn't change Earth's climate over the long haul, study finds
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
Two giant asteroids that struck Earth about 36 million years ago did not cause any long-lasting shifts to our planet's climate, according to new research.
Powerful solar storms are a nightmare for farmers. 'Our tractors acted like they were demon possessed'
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
When the sun's fury disrupts high-tech farming, precision turns to chaos.
Carbon dioxide rivers? Ancient Mars' liquid may not all have been water
By Victoria Corless published
Scientists are rethinking a long-held belief that the liquid responsible for shaping Mars' surface must have been water.
Sunny days on Mars come with a weather warning: Dust storms ahead!
By Keith Cooper published
Warmth on sunny days could be a major trigger for instigating dust storm activity on Mars.
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