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Scientists looking to find out if there is life on Venus have found signs of two gases in clouds over it which could mean there is or has been.At a national astronomy meeting in Hull in the UK on July 17, findings were presented for a gas called phosphine; its presence on the planet has previously been contested, reports The Guardian.Phosphine is a colourless, flammable and explosive gas at room temperature that smells like garlic or decaying fish.A different team found a tentative detection of ammonia which, on Planet Earth, is usually produced by biological activity and industrial processes -...

Scientists discover key indicator of life on the surface of Venus

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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Seven years ago, the Cassini mission ended when the spacecraft dramatically crashed into Saturn, but the data it collected is still delivering results, revealing the secrets of Titan's oceans.

Before plunging to its death, NASA's Cassini spacecraft saw secrets in the seas of Saturn's moon Titan

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Some Facebook users suspected the photograph was created using Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Fact Check: 'Clearest Image Ever Taken' of Venus?

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With its moonless sky, the first week of August is one of the best times all year to see the Milky Way and meteor showers without a telescope. Here's how to be in the right place at the right time for the best view.

Why the 1st week of August is the best time to see 'shooting stars' and the Milky Way — no telescope required

NASA was reporting late Friday that an asteroid the size of an airplane traveling at an incomprehensible speed is headed Earth's direction, though it is unlikely to make contact, scientists said. The asteroid, named 2024 NB2, will get as close as 2,390,000 miles from Earth as it passes through the...

Asteroid headed toward Earth at remarkable speed

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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

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The asteroid will reach a distance that is uncomfortably close to earth

NASA reports 100-foot asteroid zooming toward Earth at astounding speed

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Do your loved ones consult you regularly when they face a crisis? Intelligence is a branch of psychology that lacks a standard definition. Some scientists claim that it is a single ability and others state it comprises aptitudes and skills. Intelligent zodiac signs learn from their experiences and easily recognize and solve problems.

5 Most Intelligent Zodiac Signs

When it comes to the personalities of humans, some zodiac signs are known mostly for their resilience. They possess the ability to shoulder their burdens alone. It could be due to their natural strength or determination. There could be many different reasons as to why these signs are so stoic in nature. These signs somehow make it through life's challenges with a steadfast resolve.

3 Zodiac Signs That Bear the Burden Alone

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

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The encounter with Saturn altered the comet's orbit to a highly flattened or elliptical shape, propelling it into interstellar space beyond the sun's influence.

Newly discovered comet gets kicked out of solar system by Saturn at 6,710 mph

The origins of the Moon have been the cause of many a scientific debate over the years but more recently we seem to have settled on a consensus. That a Mars-sized object crashed into Earth billions of years ago, with the debris coalescing into the Moon. The newly formed Moon...

New Study Challenges Established Theories About Moon's Early History

Skygazers, there is good news for you! Not one, but two meteor showers will peak at the same time at the end of July. Between the radiant Buck Moon and the spectacular northern lights, the cosmos have been extra active this month and show no sign of slowing down. The two showers that will overlap are the Southern Delta Aquariids, which can produce 15 to 20 meteors per hour, and the Alpha Capricornids, which has an hourly rate of 5 meteors.

A Rare Double Meteor Shower Will Peak at the Same Time, Lighting up the Night Sky on July 30

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

■ Week by week, Venus is getting just a bit higher in the sunset. Using optical aid, can you pick it up and then detect Regulus and Mercury to its left, as indicated below? This could be your last day for those last two; they're sinking fast. SATURDAY, AUGUST 3.

This Week's Sky at a Glance, August 2 – 11

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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The Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts has announced a heartwarming and adorable event that will both raise money for the local animal shelter while also socializing a few of their tiniest furry friends. The local animal shelter explains, "We need help socializing 12 adorable kittens! Your job would be to hang out with them, play with them and pet them!"

Local Animal Shelter Announces Adorable "Play With Kittens" Event

Is it possible that one day we could make Mars like Earth? –Tyla, age 16, Mississippi. When I was in middle school, my biology teacher showed our class the sci-fi movie Star Trek III: The Search for Spock. The plot drew me in with its depiction of the “Genesis...

Could We Turn Mars Into Another Earth? Here’s What It Would Take to Terraform the Red Planet

Venus is a bright evening star for a short period after sunset, beckoning skywatchers to view the oncoming string of planets. Saturn puts on a great show when it rises in the late evening. You can also grab a pair of binoculars to spy Uranus and Neptune — we provide guides below. The real spectacle of the month is the conjunction of Jupiter and Mars in Taurus on the 14th, visible in the early-morning hours. It’s one sight you won’t want to miss.

August 2024: What’s in the sky this month? Jupiter and Mars meet in Taurus in a mid-month conjunction

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The Sky This Week from August 2 to 9: The Moon meets Venus

The constellation Hercules stands high in the eastern sky after dark tonight. Although it’s well known for the famous globular cluster M13, the Strongman is home...

The Sky This Week from August 2 to 9: The Moon meets Venus

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