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Christmas Eve Asteroid Alert: 120-Foot Space Rock Racing Toward Earth
With a size of 120 feet and a close approach on December 24, this asteroid will pass safely at a distance of 4.48 million miles.
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Power Failed At SpaceX Mission Control Before September Spacewalk By NASA Nominee
A September power outage at a California facility of SpaceX, the space venture of billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, caused a loss of ground control for at least an hour.
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A World-First Discovery - Twin Stars Trapped Orbiting Galactic Black Hole
At the centre of the Milky Way is a supermassive black hole called Sagittarius A*. It is roughly 27,000 light years from Earth and 23.5 million kilometres in diameter.
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Video: China Breaks US Space Record With 9-Hour Long Spacewalk
China has broken the US-held record for the world's longest spacewalk after two of its astronauts completed a nine-hour spacewalk on Tuesday.
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US Teen Shooter's School Rejects Evolution, Cites God's Role In Governance
A small Christian school in Wisconsin, US, where a shooting earlier this week killed two people, is known for its deeply conservative stance, rejecting evolutionary science and asserting divine authority in governance, according to its statement.
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NASA Again Delays Return Of Astronauts Stranded On Space Station
Two US astronauts stranded for months on the International Space Station will remain there at least until late March, NASA said.
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Ursid Meteor Shower: When And Where To Watch The Year's Final Celestial Show
The Ursid meteor shower occurs every year when Earth passes through the trail of debris left behind by Comet 8P/Tuttle.
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Only 28% Of Urban Wastewater In India Is Treated: Report
A meagre 28 per cent of the urban wastewater and sewage generated in India undergoes treatment while the rest flows directly into rivers, lakes and land, according to a report by the think tank Centre for Science and Environment.
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Scientists Discover Alien-Like Predator In Ocean's Depth, Call It 'Darkness'
The discovery of D. camanchaca is groundbreaking not only because of its predatory nature but also because it represents a newly identified genus.
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Scientists Discover 563,000-Km Comet-Like Tail On Exoplanet WASP-69 B
A team of scientists has discovered that WASP-69 b, an exoplanet, has a comet-like tail of gas, stretching up to 563,000 kilometresinto space.
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Earth's Hidden Treasure: Mountain Of Hydrogen Could End Fossil Fuel Era, Study Finds
The discovery challenges previous beliefs that hydrogen, being a small molecule, would not accumulate in large quantities underground.
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Don't Miss The 'Cold Moon' This Weekend. It Won't Be Back Until 2043
Skygazers are in for a rare and spectacular treat. The year's final and longest full moon, the "Cold Moon," is set to grace the night sky this weekend.
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Brain On Red Alert: Early Warning Signs Of Alzheimer's
Alzheimer's disease, primarily affecting individuals over 65, progresses slowly and is often mistaken for normal aging. Early warning signs include memory lapses, poor judgment, mood changes, and a decline in adaptability.
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Foul-Mouthed AI Bot Takes Customer Service Training To A New Level
Artificial Intelligence is being used for a novel purpose: training customer service staff to handle irate customers through an AI-powered, foul-mouthed robot.
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Two Airplane-Sized Asteroids Flying Past Earth At Alarming Speed Today
Space enthusiasts are in for a major cosmic event on Friday as NASA said that two aeroplane-sized asteroids -- 2024 XW15 and 2024 XC16 -- are all set to fly past Earth.
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Christmas Eve Asteroid Alert: 120-Foot Space Rock Racing Toward Earth
With a size of 120 feet and a close approach on December 24, this asteroid will pass safely at a distance of 4.48 million miles.
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Power Failed At SpaceX Mission Control Before September Spacewalk By NASA Nominee
A September power outage at a California facility of SpaceX, the space venture of billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, caused a loss of ground control for at least an hour.
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A World-First Discovery - Twin Stars Trapped Orbiting Galactic Black Hole
At the centre of the Milky Way is a supermassive black hole called Sagittarius A*. It is roughly 27,000 light years from Earth and 23.5 million kilometres in diameter.
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Video: China Breaks US Space Record With 9-Hour Long Spacewalk
China has broken the US-held record for the world's longest spacewalk after two of its astronauts completed a nine-hour spacewalk on Tuesday.
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US Teen Shooter's School Rejects Evolution, Cites God's Role In Governance
A small Christian school in Wisconsin, US, where a shooting earlier this week killed two people, is known for its deeply conservative stance, rejecting evolutionary science and asserting divine authority in governance, according to its statement.
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NASA Again Delays Return Of Astronauts Stranded On Space Station
Two US astronauts stranded for months on the International Space Station will remain there at least until late March, NASA said.
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Ursid Meteor Shower: When And Where To Watch The Year's Final Celestial Show
The Ursid meteor shower occurs every year when Earth passes through the trail of debris left behind by Comet 8P/Tuttle.
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Only 28% Of Urban Wastewater In India Is Treated: Report
A meagre 28 per cent of the urban wastewater and sewage generated in India undergoes treatment while the rest flows directly into rivers, lakes and land, according to a report by the think tank Centre for Science and Environment.
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Scientists Discover Alien-Like Predator In Ocean's Depth, Call It 'Darkness'
The discovery of D. camanchaca is groundbreaking not only because of its predatory nature but also because it represents a newly identified genus.
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Scientists Discover 563,000-Km Comet-Like Tail On Exoplanet WASP-69 B
A team of scientists has discovered that WASP-69 b, an exoplanet, has a comet-like tail of gas, stretching up to 563,000 kilometresinto space.
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Earth's Hidden Treasure: Mountain Of Hydrogen Could End Fossil Fuel Era, Study Finds
The discovery challenges previous beliefs that hydrogen, being a small molecule, would not accumulate in large quantities underground.
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Don't Miss The 'Cold Moon' This Weekend. It Won't Be Back Until 2043
Skygazers are in for a rare and spectacular treat. The year's final and longest full moon, the "Cold Moon," is set to grace the night sky this weekend.
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Brain On Red Alert: Early Warning Signs Of Alzheimer's
Alzheimer's disease, primarily affecting individuals over 65, progresses slowly and is often mistaken for normal aging. Early warning signs include memory lapses, poor judgment, mood changes, and a decline in adaptability.
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Foul-Mouthed AI Bot Takes Customer Service Training To A New Level
Artificial Intelligence is being used for a novel purpose: training customer service staff to handle irate customers through an AI-powered, foul-mouthed robot.
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Two Airplane-Sized Asteroids Flying Past Earth At Alarming Speed Today
Space enthusiasts are in for a major cosmic event on Friday as NASA said that two aeroplane-sized asteroids -- 2024 XW15 and 2024 XC16 -- are all set to fly past Earth.
