NASA Detected a Black Hole Devouring a Star — and the Explosion Was Record-Breaking
The record-setting cosmic outburst was actually a gamma-ray burst, the most powerful class of cosmic explosions.
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NASA's Telescope Spots Possible Sign of Life on Distant Earth-Like Exoplanet
More studies are needed to determine whether TRAPPIST-1e has an atmosphere at all, or the hints of methane are linked to the host star.
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An Ordinary Hike Turned Terrifying When Quicksand Trapped This Colorado Man in Arches National Park
Experienced hiker, Austin Dirks, was frozen in place for almost 2 hours before rescue came.
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Antarctic Ozone Hole Shows Strong Signs of Recovery — Scientists Say It's the Smallest in Years
After years of observing the weakening of the ozone layer, experts were astonished to notice that the Antarctic ozone hole had become smaller.
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Visiting Yellowstone Soon? A Major Winter Storm Could Disrupt Your Travel Plans
The Absaroka Mountains and southwestern Yellowstone are expected to see the heaviest snowfall in the next few days.
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A Once-In-A-Century Solar Eclipse Is Coming in 2027 — Here's Where to See It
On this day, we will witness the second-longest solar eclipse of the 21st century.
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An Active Geyser in Yellowstone National Park Has Gone Quiet — and Experts Are Not Sure Why
Steamboat, the tallest active geyser in the world, hasn't erupted in more than 230 days.
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Experts Think AI Could Finally Fix the Problem Slowing Down Space Missions for Years
By improving propulsion technologies, fuel systems, and control mechanisms, AI can revolutionize future space missions.
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This Outfit Mistake is Causing Huge Amounts of Visitor Injuries in the Great Smoky Mountains
Adhering to a proper dress code ensures that your hike or travel in the park will remain safe and enjoyable.
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Scientists Discover Way to Improve Development of Human Organs in Animals
In the latest research, led by experts at UT Southwestern, biologist Jun Wu identified a mouse cell protein named MAVS, which could be the key.
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Stunning Northern Lights Display May Light Up the Sky This Week — See if Your State Is Included
On December 9, the geomagnetic storm will peak, increasing the chances of aurora visibility.
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Scientists are Studying the Behavior of Mayonnaise in Space— Here’s Why it Matters
COLIS is a state-of-the-art light scattering setup on the International Space Station (ISS).
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Experts Sent Menstrual Cups Into Space to Test Durability — Why It's Important for Astronauts
Until now, female astronauts on longer missions have been forced to put their reproductive health at risk.
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Zion National Park's New Addition to Help Visitors Slow Down and Ease Pressure on Crowded Areas
The Zion Discovery Center will be a hub for more than 35 miles of mountain biking trails and 20 miles of hiking trails.
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National Park Visitors Get 10 Free Entry Days in 2026 — Here’s the Full List of Dates and Occasions
The fee-free days are part of the 'America is Beautiful' initiative that also involves a new design for the visitors' annual passes
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Experts Discover a 75-Million-Year-Old Fossil— Turns Out, It's a New Dinosaur Species
Duck-billed dinosaurs belonged to the 'hadrosaurus' category of herbivorous dinosaurs that roamed prehistoric wetlands.
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Scientists Discover Massive Spinning Structure in Space — and It's More Than 5 Million Light-Years Long
Researchers made this discovery while they were studying the filament with the MeerKAT radio telescope.
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Death Valley Comes Alive With the Re-Emergence of a Rare Lake
Until about August 2023, the basin was devoid of water and was a flat plain spattered with bone-dry salts.
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One of the Biggest Celestial Events of 2025 Sets Off This Week— How to Watch the Geminids Meteor Shower
The sparkling display of shooting stars will be at its peak between December 13 and December 14.
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A Whale Spotted in Boston Looked Oddly Familiar — Turns Out, It Swam 3,000 Miles From Ireland
The mammal that scientists spotted during an aerial survey in Boston turned out to be a North Atlantic right whale, the same one seen in Ireland in 2024.
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