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Space Germs: How Zero Gravity Changes the Game

January 14, 2026

In space, things don't work the same as they do on Earth. This is especially true for tiny creatures like viruses and bacteria. A recent study looked at how these microbes act in the International Space Station (ISS). The findings show that in space, viruses might take longer to infect bacteria. Thi

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Sun's Fiery Show: How Scientists Tracked a Record-Breaking Solar Storm

January 5, 2026

The Sun, our closest star, has been putting on quite a show lately. In 2024, scientists got a front-row seat to one of the most active solar regions in decades. This wasn't just any solar activity; it was a massive, complex magnetic structure that caused some of the strongest solar storms in years. ...

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Venus' Secret Asteroids: A Future Risk?

June 23, 2025

Venus, our neighboring planet, might be hiding a secret. It could be harboring a group of asteroids that could potentially hit Earth. These asteroids are hard to spot because they are near the sun. They are called "city-killer" asteroids because they are big enough to cause serious damage if they hi

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Why Most Carbon Asteroids Don't Make It to Earth

April 14, 2025

The solar system is filled with carbon-rich asteroids, but only a tiny fraction of these ever reach Earth's surface. This is a big problem for scientists who study space rocks. They want to understand why so few carbonaceous asteroids make it to our planet. A group of astronomers did some digging an

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European Spacecraft Pair up to Unveil the Sun's Secret

December 6, 2024

Imagine two small satellites, each about the size of a car, launching from India on a mission to dance around each other in space. The European Space Agency (ESA) calls this duo Proba-3, and they're not just out for a joyride. These spacecraft are on a unique adventure to test out new technologies a

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Wood in Space: A New Building Material?

November 5, 2024

Ever thought of building a house in space? Scientists are now testing if wood can handle the harsh conditions of space. A wooden satellite, named after the Latin word for wood, LignoSat, was recently sent into orbit. It will spend the next six months being exposed to space to see how it holds up. T

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Iran's Rocket Science: A Double-Edged Sword in the Middle East

September 15, 2024

Iran's recent launch of a satellite into space has sparked a mix of excitement and concern among the international community. On one hand, the successful launch demonstrates the country's growing technological capabilities and potential for future advancements. On the other hand, it has raised eyebr

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Are Tiny Microbes Holding the Key to Finding Alien Life?

September 6, 2024

Chinese astronauts are on a mission to uncover whether some of Earth's oldest lifeforms can survive in the harsh conditions of space. They're studying anaerobic archaea, single-celled organisms that have been around since the dawn of time, aboard the Tiangong space station. These hardy microbes eat