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Interstellar Comet Releases Life Building Blocks During Solar System Journey

NASA's SPHEREx space telescope has detected organic molecules being released from comet 3I/ATLAS, an interstellar visitor that made its closest approa…

By Morgan Ellis · Feb 14, 2026

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SpaceX Crew-12 Launches to Rescue Understaffed Space Station

SpaceX and NASA are preparing to launch four Crew-12 astronauts to the International Space Station, which will restore the station's full seven-person…

By Hayden Walsh · Feb 14, 2026

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Asteroid Bennu Samples Reveal Life's Building Blocks Formed Throughout Universe

NASA's analysis of asteroid samples has revealed that the fundamental components needed for life can form in various environments across the universe.…

By Rowan Fletcher · Feb 13, 2026

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Galactic Center Pulsar Could Test Einstein's Theory of Gravity

Scientists have detected a radio signal from the center of the Milky Way that could be coming from a pulsar located near our galaxy's supermassive bla…

By Emerson Gray · Feb 13, 2026

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Scientists Map Million Space Routes to Prevent Satellite Crashes

Scientists have created a comprehensive map tracking 1 million satellite routes around Earth to address the growing problem of orbital congestion. The…

By Reese Coleman · Feb 12, 2026

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Ecosystems Slowing Down Despite Accelerating Climate Change

A new study challenges the common assumption that nature's changes accelerate alongside global warming. While many ecologists expect species to face e…

By Emerson Gray · Feb 11, 2026

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Amazon Fish Skin Creates Breakthrough Biodegradable Food Packaging

Brazilian researchers have developed a sustainable food packaging material using skin from tambatinga, an Amazonian fish. Scientists at the University…

By Cameron Brooks · Feb 11, 2026

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Scientists Successfully Test Nuclear X-Ray Method for Asteroid Defense

An international team of researchers has revisited the concept of using nuclear warheads to destroy potentially dangerous asteroids on a collision cou…

By Jamie Sullivan · Feb 10, 2026

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Ancient Arctic Seafarers Shaped Ecosystems 4500 Years Ago

Archaeologists have discovered evidence of repeated prehistoric occupation on Kitsissut, a remote island cluster north of Greenland. The findings reve…

By Jamie Sullivan · Feb 10, 2026

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Frozen Earth Twin Discovered Orbiting Nearby Star

NASA has identified a new exoplanet that shows remarkably Earth-like characteristics, marking an exciting discovery in the search for potentially habi…

By Taylor Reed · Feb 9, 2026

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SpaceX Returns Falcon 9 to Flight After Fixing Engine Bubble Issue

SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base on February 7, 2026, marking the company's return to flight operations…

By Cameron Brooks · Feb 9, 2026

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Webb Telescope Discovers Unexpected Chemical Complexity in Distant Galaxy

The James Webb Space Telescope has discovered chemical precursors to life's building blocks in a nearby galaxy, revealing unexpectedly complex chemist…

By Reese Coleman · Feb 8, 2026

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SpaceX Clears Final Hurdle for February 11 Astronaut Launch

SpaceX has received FAA clearance to proceed with its next NASA astronaut mission scheduled for February 11. The Federal Aviation Administration revie…

By Emerson Gray · Feb 8, 2026

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NASA Launches Two Cutting-Edge Missions to Transform Weather Forecasting and Climate Monitoring

NASA has chosen two new Earth System Explorers missions for continued development. These missions are part of NASA's Earth System Explorers Program, w…

By Morgan Ellis · Feb 7, 2026

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Asteroid Could Create Spectacular Light Show When It Hits Moon in 2032

A space rock has a 4.3% chance of hitting the Moon in 2032, which could create spectacular meteor showers visible from Earth lasting several days. If …

By Quinn Foster · Feb 7, 2026

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Revolutionary CAR-T Therapy Eliminates Cancer While Preserving Immune Function

Researchers have developed a new CAR-T cancer treatment that successfully eliminated tumor cells in mice without causing harmful side effects. Unlike …

By Jamie Sullivan · Feb 6, 2026

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Scientists Sound Alarm Over Reproductive Health Risks in Space

Scientists are calling for serious consideration of human reproduction beyond Earth, emphasizing that any such endeavors must prioritize safety, trans…

By Morgan Ellis · Feb 6, 2026

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Perseverance Rover Achieves Historic First AI-Planned Drive on Mars

NASA's Perseverance rover has successfully completed its first drive on Mars that was planned entirely by artificial intelligence. The milestone demon…

By Reese Coleman · Feb 5, 2026

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Space Travel Threatens Human Fertility as Tourism Booms

NASA scientists are raising concerns about the potential reproductive health risks facing space tourists. As commercial space travel becomes more comm…

By Morgan Ellis · Feb 5, 2026

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AI Discovers 1,300 Hidden Cosmic Mysteries in Hubble Archive

Artificial intelligence has discovered hundreds of previously unknown cosmic anomalies by analyzing archival images from the Hubble Space Telescope. T…

By Jamie Sullivan · Feb 4, 2026

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Scientists Discover RNA Molecule That Predicts Blood Cancer Survival

Researchers at Texas A&M University Health Science Center have discovered a new RNA molecule that helps maintain the nucleolus, a critical cellular st…

By Drew Mitchell · Feb 4, 2026

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Plastic Pollution Fuels Deadly Algae Blooms by Killing Marine Life

A new study reveals that plastic pollution is contributing to dangerous algae blooms like "red tides" appearing worldwide. Southern Australia is curre…

By Sydney Parker · Feb 3, 2026

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Oregon Fungus Weighing 35,000 Tons Is World's Largest Living Organism

A massive fungus has claimed the title of world's largest organism, dwarfing even blue whales. This glowing fungal giant spans an area equivalent to t…

By Riley Carter · Feb 3, 2026

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Japanese Scientists Discover Giant Virus That Could Rewrite Origins of Complex Life

Scientists in Japan have discovered a new giant virus in a pond that could provide important clues about how multicellular life evolved on Earth. This…

By Drew Mitchell · Feb 2, 2026