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World’s biggest digital camera could help unlock universe’s secrets

With the power of 266 iPhones, this camera will help astronomers see the universe like never before.

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Diamonds on Uranus: How it may be raining jewels on icy planets

A new study suggests diamond rain may be much more prevalent in the universe than previously thought.

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Latest SpaceX flight is Falcon 9 31st mission

Another round of SpaceX Starlink satellites were launched into space on Sunday.

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Watch: Webb Telescope’s stunning views of Jupiter and its moons

Fans of the biggest planet in our solar system will be dazzled by the latest images taken by the Webb Telescope: Jupiter with its rings and three of its moons are shown in unprecedented detail.

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Strange ‘heartbeat’ signal detected in depths of space

The signal is coming from a galaxy billions of light-years from Earth.

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Screens in Times Square display images from Space Telescope

Screens in Times Square display images just released by the James Webb Space Telescope, heralding a new era of astronomy.

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NASA sets up UFO study, and it’s no joke

The truth is out there, and NASA is going after it.

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Total lunar eclipse: Moon to turn red for many lucky earthlings

Sunday will mark this year’s first total lunar eclipse, causing the Moon to temporarily turn red. Although not everyone will get the same view.

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SpaceX capsule returns 4 astronauts from 6-month ISS mission

The crew conducted various scientific experiments, tested new robot devices and harvested chilli peppers grown in orbit.

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Neptune is getting unexpectedly cooler and scientists don’t know why

New research reveals mysterious patterns in the temperatures of this far-flung icy planet.

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Astronomers spot the most distant galaxy on record

It's 13.5 billion light-years away and it's been forming stars at an "incredible rate".

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SpaceX launches first fully commercial astronaut team to ISS

The team will carry out science experiments onboard, including research on brain health, cardiac stem cells, cancer and ageing.

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Long-term space missions alter astronauts’ brains, study finds

A team of researchers studied 12 astronauts who had spent at least 6 months in space to see what effect it had on their brains.

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NASA raises concerns about SpaceX plan to deploy 30,000 satellites

NASA said Elon Musk's plans could flood Earth's orbit with objects, which would make its flights and observations more difficult.

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To infinity and beyond: the new space age

In partnership with Media City

From intergalactic travel to tackling climate change, in this episode The Exchange focuses on the space economy. Set to become a trillion dollar industry by 2030, we look at what's driving investment in this fast growing sector.

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Could sending muscle cells to space help us age well?

The study, called MicroAge, is being conducted by UK researchers, who are seeking a better understanding of why muscles get weaker as people age.

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Scientists discovered a planet they thought would be impossible

The discovery of one of the largest planets ever detected has shattered assumptions of how and where planets can form.

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Belgian city celebrating its explosive history with a Big Bang!

Birthplace of the Big Bang theory, the Belgian city of Leuven is celebrating its history with a three-month-long arts festival.

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Euroviews. Space can help solve Earth's most pressing challenges

The European Space Agency says space is critical to help solve Earth's most complex problems such as climate change.

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What you need to know about NASA’s dry run to save us from armageddon

NASA is launching a spacecraft the size of a golf cart to crash into an asteroid, which could tell us what to do if one ever did hit Earth.