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How faster-than-light explosions could reveal the universe’s secrets

Some things we see in space appear to outpace light. Now we are learning to harness these bizarre optical illusions to understand the mysteries of neutron stars, gamma ray bursts and more

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Should it be space-time or spacetime – and why does it matter anyway?

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NASA Astronaut John Glenn inside a vacuum chamber

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Inside the missions that made the moon landings possible

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John Glenn during the fiery re-entry, holding steadfast, believing his heatshield had come loose and he may burn up in the atmosphere - the capsule is illuminated in orange light due to intense heat.

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NASA's first space photos restored in stunning detail

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Lunar Crater Radio Telescope: Illuminating the Cosmic Dark Ages This illustration depicts a conceptual Lunar Crater Radio Telescope on the Moon?s far side. The early-stage concept is being studied under grant funding from the NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts program but is not a NASA mission. Credit: Vladimir Vustyansky

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Could a huge lunar telescope be our best chance of spotting aliens?

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The northern lights, or aurora borealis, in the UK in 2024

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Why auroras are so much brighter and more easily visible recently

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CPR in space could be made easier by chest compression machines

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New moon discovered orbiting Uranus is its smallest one

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Jupiter's moon Ganymede could be a giant dark matter detector

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6 of the most fascinating moments in the life of our solar system

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6 of the most fascinating moments in the life of our solar system

Travel through time to witness some of the most remarkable episodes in our solar system's history, uncovering its ancient origins and glimpsing the destiny that awaits it in the distant future

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A planet the size of Saturn could orbit the nearest sun-like star

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What happens to light's energy when it redshifts? It's complicated

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Mathematics

These centuries-old equations predict flowing fluid – until they don’t

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Is gravity a new type of force that arises from cosmic entropy?

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