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Earth’s Nastiest Neighbor Was Closer Than We Thought
The Mars-size object that smashed into our planet and made the moon came from the inner solar system -
New AI Model Captures the Milky Way in Stunning Detail
Researchers gain a hi-def view of galactic activity with an assist from a deep-learning surrogate -
The Medieval Friar Who Foretold Carl Sagan’s “Star-Stuff”
Before science could prove it, this philosopher saw our place in the stars -
Celestial Poetry Illuminates Astronomy
A lyrical observation in verse turns out to be a glimpse at a star’s last gasp -
These Martian Caves Might Point to Life
Newly discovered Martian caves were possibly formed by water and may contain traces of life -
Exploding Star’s Dramatic First Moments Captured for the First Time
The explosive findings were the result of an international race against the clock -
The Universe Is a Mirror
And it’s reflecting back wrinkles -
We’re Not Alone in Space Weather Chaos
The star-induced storms recently hitting Earth may be even more intense elsewhere in the cosmos -
This Is a Laser Blast Straight to the Psyche
In a demonstration of long-distant space communication, NASA beamed photons to a receiver millions of miles from Earth -
Take a Trip Through the Milky Way in the Most Detailed Image Yet
The sheer magnitude of our galaxy, the Milky Way, is difficult for the human mind to fully grasp. Its 105,700 light-year width also makes it just about as difficult to capture with a camera. But recently, researchers from the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research achieved an important milestone in this gigantic effort. Nautilus Members […]
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Carl Sagan Shared a Shocking Space Secret
The legendary astronomer once unveiled a top-secret plan to detonate a nuclear bomb on the moon
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Visit Our Solar System’s Tallest Mountains
These extraterrestrial treks make Mount Everest look like an anthill
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A Martian Mystery May Finally Be Solved
Scientists might have finally uncovered the origins of bold streaks on the Red Planet’s surface
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Is the Moon Worth Mining?
Lunar riches may lie in wait. But securing the bounty may be a logistical nightmare.
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The Most Fascinating Findings After A Quarter Century of Science in the ISS
This lab is out of this world
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A Crisper Look at a Cosmic Creepy Crawler
Illuminating new details of the Red Spider Nebula have emerged -
What Happens in Space Matters on Earth
Dagomar Degroot’s three greatest revelations while writing Ripples on a Cosmic Ocean -
Can We Beam Away Our Space Junk Problem?
A plan to use ions to clear out the crowded low Earth orbit -
This Spiritual Eclipse Calendar Might Still Work
The remarkable accuracy behind the Maya people’s eclipse forecasts may have emerged from an astrological calendar system that could still hold true -
The Dark Side of Putting Mirrors in Space
On-demand sunlight could be a shady undertaking