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Scientists connect cosmic fingerprints of the universe's first stars with MEGATRON simulation
Sorry Optimus... The connection comes courtesy of MEGATRON.
Space.com · 29 days ago
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The 2008 economic crisis changed the US's relationship with energy
It wasn't obvious at the time, but the US uncoupled carbon emissions and GDP growth.
Ars Technica · 29 days ago
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Dead star orbiting a neutron star 'cosmic lighthouse' is at a rarely seen stage of its afterlife
"What makes this system particularly interesting is the possibility of observing it at a very early stage of its evoluti…
Space.com · 29 days ago
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Supermassive black holes 'kill' their host galaxies using plasma jets as their murder weapons
"The surprising question is: How can something so small energetically impact something so enormous?"
Space.com · 29 days ago
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Mars rover explores 'Wild West' on the Red Planet | Space photo of the day for Oct. 1, 2026
"Lac de Charmes" is charming (and full of scientific intrigue).
Space.com · 30 days ago
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Happy New Year, Mars! The Red Planet begins another circuit around the sun
We had to wait 22 months for this milestone.
Space.com · 31 days ago
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Satellite spies blue lagoon around Venice canals | Space photo of the day for Sept. 30, 2026
Can you hear the gondoliers from orbit?
Space.com · 31 days ago
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Astronomers have produced the clearest exoplanet 'ultrasound' to date and its twins!
"We clearly see both planets shaping their environment. Now there is an image of them!"
Space.com · 31 days ago
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Astronomers discover a cold lava planet that may resemble early Earth
"We think early Earth might have looked a lot like a lava world."
Space.com · 32 days ago
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The James Webb Space Telescope's mysterious Little Red Dots may be overfeeding black holes
"We are seeing an extremely overfed black hole wrapped in its own fuel."
Space.com · 32 days ago
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Coming soon: Our 2026 list of Climate Tech Companies to Watch
The negative climate news is piling up, but there are some bright spots of progress if you know where to look.
MIT Technology Review · —
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The Download: climate tech companies to watch and AI’s discovery problem
Plus: OpenAI has scrapped a new AI model over safety concerns.
MIT Technology Review · —