Space

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  In a Wild Twist, Physicists Have Revived an Alternative Theory of Gravity

  ScienceAlert - Jacinta Bowler

  Out in the dark depths of space, our models of the Universe get messy. A new study looking at the ultra-diffuse dwarf galaxy AGC 114905 has revived a …

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  A Spacecraft Just Recorded The Lunar Eclipse Like You've Never Witnessed It Before

  ScienceAlert - Michelle Starr

  A total lunar eclipse is an incredible sight. As Earth passes between the Moon and the Sun, its shadow slips across the face of our satellite so only …

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  The Largest Asteroid to Go Past Earth This Year Is Coming Our Way Right Now

  ScienceAlert - BRANDON SPECKTOR

  An enormous asteroid four times the size of the Empire State Building will make a close approach to Earth on May 27, according to NASA's Center for …

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  Scientists Think They Know What Causes Mars's Planet-Encompassing Dust Storms

  ScienceAlert - MATT WILLIAMS

  Mars is well-known for its seasonal dust storms, which can sometimes grow to encompass the entire planet. In June 2018, the dust storms became so …

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  Hubble Peers Through The Mysterious Shells of This Gigantic Elliptical Galaxy

  ScienceAlert - CAROLYN COLLINS PETERSEN

  Take a good look at the latest image provided by the Hubble Space Telescope. It shows a huge elliptical galaxy called NGC 474 that lies about 100 …

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  Mars Has Auroras Without a Global Magnetic Field, And We Finally Know How

  ScienceAlert - Michelle Starr

  Earth's auroras are a glorious wonder, but our planet isn't the only place in the Solar System where these phenomena can be found. An atmospheric …