Columbus, OH

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NASA scientists have just identified mysterious shapes flying above the Earth but, don’t worry, this doesn’t mean that aliens are about to strike.Using an imaging instrument called the Global-scale Observations of the Limb and Disk (GOLD), the experts uncovered strange X and C shapes, which have been cropping up in surprising places at surprising times.The researchers found the structures dancing around the ionosphere – the area where Earth’s atmosphere meets space – and say that the discovery could help improve radio communications and space weather forecasts.The ionosphere – which sits around 50 to 400 miles (roughly 80 to 644 kilometres)...

NASA scientists discover strange structures hovering above Earth

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Let's stop the Earth from spinning and see what happens.

What If The Earth Abruptly Stopped Spinning?

Hawaii State

Business Insider

Scientists have discovered that the moon contains a vast underground cave on the side of a deep pit in the lunar surface.

Scientists found an underground cave on the moon where astronauts could live and think there may be hundreds more

An international team of astronomers employing NASA’s Webb Space Telescope captured an exoplanet 12 light years away, and in a location that may be familiar to fans of science fiction. The alien planet orbits the K-type star Epsilon Indi A, which is around the same age as Earth’s Sun, but is slightly cooler.

NASA's Image Of An Alien Planet 12 Light Years Away Gives Astronomers Chills

For the first year, it will remain above the USA.

NASA Will Soon Launch An Artificial Star Into Orbit Over The USA

Blanco, TX

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

The object orbits just 0.1 light-years from the supermassive black hole, Sagittarius A*.

Extremely Rare Black Hole Found At The Center Of Our Galaxy

In these modern times, we often take the stability of our world for granted. However, an academic revelation suggests we are in the midst of a change so drastic that it feels as if the very ground beneath our feet is shifting. Well, at least the ground 3,220 miles beneath our feet, in Earth’s inner core.

Earth’s inner core rotation has begun moving backwards

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Researcher: ‘I’ve been excited about it for nine straight months.’

University of Utah research shows evidence of the closest known example of a black hole

Astronomers at the European Southern Observatory have revealed that the peculiar characteristics of the HD 148937 star system, including a magnetic star and its young appearance, are due to the merger of two stars from an original group of three. This event also formed the surrounding nebula, providing crucial evidence on how massive stars can develop magnetic fields.

“Doesn’t Make Any Sense” – Star Pair That Shouldn’t Exist Shocks Astronomers

Skygazers have a treat coming to them at the end of July, as the firmament will feature not one, but two -- and maybe even three -- meteor showers. As Earth's orbit crosses the paths of two comets, meteor showers associated with those events are set to peak at around the same time, from July 29 to 31. And the prolific meteor shower known as the Perseids might actually overlap with the other two.

How to Watch the Upcoming Double -- Maybe Triple -- Meteor Shower

Arizona State

Digital Camera World

“I have been imaging the sun for years,” Johnston told DCW, “Recently, I created a large aperture custom solar telescope"

Astrophotographer takes stunning photographs of the sun in incredible detail from his backyard in Arizona

Episolon Indi is a trio of stars, which is a complicated situation already — but two of them aren’t even real stars; they’re brown dwarfs, objects just a smidgeon too small to be stars, but several smidgeons too big to be planets. And now the system boasts an enormous gas giant in its outskirts, where astronomers didn’t expect it to be.

Astronomers Were Looking for a Planet, but They Didn't Expect This One

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Scientists may have discovered how to create a real-life tractor beam using electromagnetic radiation that can draw particles toward it. The result is something very akin to the tractor beam seen in science fiction media like Star Wars. Further, the scientists say they may have found a way to make it more portable.
A paper on the team’s findings is published in the journal ACS Photonics. While yes, a tractor beam sounds like something that could never exist in our real world, the actual best usage we could probably find for something like that would be in the healthcare industry.
That’s because...

Scientists might’ve discovered how to make a tractor beam in real life

Has it ever crossed your mind that the moon you gaze at today is not in the same spot it was millions, thousands, or even hundreds of years ago? The idea might seem far-fetched, but science tells us that our moon is slowly, but surely, drifting away. Billions of years...

Our moon is drifting away, and Earth will never be the same without it

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

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 Solar storms that led to dazzling auroras worldwide in May caused many satellites to lose altitude, putting them at risk of collision, a new study said.The research, accepted for publication in the Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, calls for a better understanding of the impact of solar storms on satellite operations and the sustainability of their orbits.Spectacular northern lights dazzled across the skies of North America and Europe in May caused by one of the strongest-ever releases of charged particles from the Sun in centuries.Auroras were surprisingly visible further south towards the equator reaching as far down as Ladakh...

Solar storms that led to dazzling auroras threatened to destroy thousands of satellites around Earth

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Someone alert Elon Musk.

NASA’s Curiosity rover made a “mind-blowing” discovery on Mars — yellowish-green crystals of pure sulfur, never before seen on Earth’s mysterious red neighbor, according to scientists.

The literal ground-breaking find was made after the one-ton Curiosity drove over a pile of rocks and cracked one open while probing the deep and winding Gediz Vallis channel, believed to have been formed by water 3 billion years ago.

“I think it’s the strangest find of the whole mission and the most unexpected,” Ashwin Vasavada, Curiosity project scientist at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory [JPL] in Pasadena, California, told CNN. “I have to...

NASA’s Curiosity rover makes ‘mind-blowing’ discovery on Mars

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

If the innate mysteries of the universe fascinate you, then a pioneering study revealing insights about the seas of Titan will undoubtedly pique your interest. Titan, the largest of the whopping 146 moons known to orbit Saturn, is a perpetual source of cosmic intrigue, captivating scientists and space enthusiasts alike with its unique features and potential for harboring life.

Exploring the tranquil seas of Saturn's moon Titan

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You Can Watch a Once-in-a-Lifetime Cosmic Explosion From Your Own Backyard

Seeing cosmic phenomena with the naked eye can be something of a rarity. So when one presents itself, it's a good idea to sit up and...

You Can Watch a Once-in-a-Lifetime Cosmic Explosion From Your Own Backyard

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