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Researchers have found a way to grow a wonder material that could do wonders for Earth

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This article has been reviewed in accordance with Science X’s editorial practices and policies. The editors highlighted the following attributes to ensure the credibility of the content: verified facts peer-reviewed publication reliable source proofread Alright! Credit: Pixabay from Pexels × Close Credit: Pixabay from Pexels Researchers at the University of Virginia’s College of Engineering and … Read more

Boeing’s Starliner capsule ready for second attempt at first astronaut flight

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Increase / Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft sits atop a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. NASA and Boeing officials are preparing for a second launch attempt on the first crewed test flight of the Starliner spacecraft on Saturday from the Cape Canaveral Space Station in Florida. Liftoff … Read more

Massive Eruption of Tonga Volcano Disrupts Vacations and Tours

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Tonga Volcano Eruption

The picturesque islands of Tonga, known for their stunning beaches, crystal-clear waters, and vibrant culture, have long been a dream destination for tourists. However, the recent massive eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano has sent shockwaves through the global tourism industry, disrupting vacations and causing significant upheaval in flight bookings and travel plans. The … Read more

ISS has a problem with the urine pump. Boeing’s Starliner astronaut launch will follow suit.

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A space capsule atop a rocket ship rests against a launch tower.

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft is ready for its long-awaited first manned launch. That liftoff, which will begin a Crew Flight Test (CFT) mission to the International Space Station (ISS), is scheduled for 12:25 p.m. EDT (1625 GMT) Saturday (June 1) from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station here, on top United Launch Alliance … Read more

Final preparations for the Boeing Starliner are underway

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Back on the launch pad, the Boeing Starliner is in the final stages of preparation for its test mission to the International Space Station on Saturday. Starliner Mission Management on Friday assessed that it was going – everything from the rocket to the spacecraft to the weather. It’s ready to fly. “Personally, I don’t feel … Read more

The largest stegosaur fossil ever found at Sotheby’s auction in New York

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The largest stegosaur fossil ever found is going up for auction next month with an estimated value of up to $6 million. The specimen, known as “Apex,” was unearthed near the Morrison Formation in Colorado, near the town of Dinosaur, in 2023, according to auction house Sotheby’s. Part of the armored dinosaur was first discovered … Read more

Lost piece of Mars found on Earth reveals ancient volcanic secret: ScienceAlert

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An unexpected tool gives us new insight into the fine structure of Mars’ outer layers. Using meteorites long ago broken off from the red planet about 11 million years ago and hurled into space to eventually land on Earth, scientists were able to study how volcanism shaped the crust and mantle of Mars to infer … Read more

Parade of the Planets: What’s Really Happening with the June Planetary Alignment

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Matias Delacroix/AP/File A telescope can help spot Uranus and Neptune when they appear to be aligned with other planets early Monday morning in most of the world; Sunday is ideal for viewers in North America and Europe. Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news of fascinating discoveries, scientific achievements … Read more

Surprising evolutionary insights revealed by first complete great ape chromosome sequences

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Researchers have sequenced the complete X and Y chromosomes of several great ape species, revealing significant evolutionary variation, particularly in the fast-evolving Y chromosome. This study, highlighting both stable and dynamic genomic regions, offers new insights into primate and human evolution, as well as the conservation of these endangered species. Credit: SciTechDaily.com Complete the X … Read more

Another chance to see the aurora borealis, plus another solar spectacle

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Another coronal mass ejection from the sun could make the northern lights visible again over parts of New England on Friday night. Even if the geomagnetic aurora borealis doesn’t light up the skies above Massachusetts, there’s still a spectacular opportunity to see a different solar phenomenon. Three weeks ago, a solar storm erupted from a … Read more