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There just might be an ice giant planet hiding in the outer reaches of our solar system
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There just might be an ice giant planet hiding in the outer reaches of our solar system

You likely acquired knowledge while growing up that there are nine celestial bodies revolving around the sun—or eight, subsequent to the notorious downgrade of Pluto. However, what if an additional…
Oceans could be hidden deep within Uranus’ moons
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Oceans could be hidden deep within Uranus’ moons

It is highly probable that the four biggest moons of Uranus might harbor a vast ocean layer, spanning several miles beneath their icy coverings and far-reaching cores. NASA has released…
Thanks to AI, the universe is being weighed.
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Thanks to AI, the universe is being weighed.

Scientists have long been attempting to measure the mass of galaxy clusters through what is known as “integrated electron pressure.” However, this method is not always accurate, and researchers have…
Recycling plastic could become simpler with the use of Super Glue.
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Recycling plastic could become simpler with the use of Super Glue.

By pure happenstance, one of mankind’s most significant innovations came about in 1942 amidst the United States’ entry into World War II following the Pearl Harbor bombing. As the populace…
The Freakiest Comet We’ve Ever Seen: ‘Oumuamua is Not an Alien Probe, But…
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The Freakiest Comet We’ve Ever Seen: ‘Oumuamua is Not an Alien Probe, But…

In 2017, the discovery of the interstellar object ‘Oumuamua piqued the interest of astronomy enthusiasts. Being the first object ever seen from another solar system, its tube-like shape and small…
Exoplanet VHS 1256 b Enveloped by Silica Clouds with a Gritty and Swirling Texture
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Exoplanet VHS 1256 b Enveloped by Silica Clouds with a Gritty and Swirling Texture

VHS 1256 b, an exoplanet orbiting two stars every 10,000 years and located 40 light-years away from Earth, is enveloped by an atmosphere of clouds comprised of silicate particles ranging…
‘Beenome’ project aims to boost bee conservation with genetic mapping
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‘Beenome’ project aims to boost bee conservation with genetic mapping

by Liz Kimbrough – MongaBay – Creative CommonsScientists have announced a plan to map the genomes of at least 100 bee species, representing each of the major bee taxonomic groups in…
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