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Space.com

“When we confirmed that the gamma-ray burst was generated by the collapse of a massive star, that gave us the opportunity to test a hypothesis for how some of the heaviest elements in the universe are formed.” A pinkish spherical blast is seen with a …

Space.com

It gets so close that the line on NASA’s trajectory map for the asteroid actually passes through Earth as it crosses the planet’s orbit. Don’t worry, this is a harmless space rock. Comments (0). a blue line crosses a white line across a black space.

Space.com

Several media outlets have incorrectly claimed that explosive solar flares were spotted during the April 8 total solar eclipse. But there were no flares during totality, so what did people see? Comments (0). A photo of the eclipse with red plasma …

The New York Times

Despite their peaceful reputation, bonobos act aggressively more often than their chimpanzee cousins, a new study found. Share full article.

Scientific American

In just one year of observations, a program that is creating the largest 3D map of the universe to date has sniffed out hints that dark energy may be stranger than scientists supposed. By Meghan Bartels. DESI Slice. DESI has made the largest 3D map of …

Space.com

SpaceX is set to break its rocket-reuse record yet again. A Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to launch 23 of SpaceX’s Starlink internet satellites to orbit from Florida’s Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Friday (April 12) during a three-hour window …

Spaceflight Now

As the Delta family of rockets closes out a more than 60 year legacy, a new spacecraft from another legacy space company is preparing to make its debut with astronauts on board. Meanwhile, millions are still basking in the coronal glow of Monday’s …

Miami Herald

In 1850, Samuel Stutchbury dropped a bomb on the paleontology world. While searching a fossil deposit along a cliff in Bristol, England, he had found a large, cylindrical bone fragment, then published the findings in a scientific journal.

Livescience.com

Scientists using the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument have unveiled the largest 3D map of the universe ever. The results suggest that dark energy, the mysterious force pulling the universe apart, may be weakening, challenging prevailing theories of …

Smithsonian

Fiery streaks will illuminate the night sky from April 15-29, with the spectacle’s peak occurring from April 21-22. Sarah Kuta. Daily Correspondent. April 12, 2024 9:46 a.m.. Dark sky meteor shower The Lyrids are slated to peak on April 21-22, …