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SpaceX’s Legal Battle Over Alleged Water Pollution Ends Abruptly

20 February 2025

A South Texas environmental group accused SpaceX of illegal pollution at the Starbase launch site near Brownsville. In 2024, the group filed a lawsuit demanding SpaceX halt operations until they followed environmental guidelines. The lawsuit was dropped, highlighting the complexities of regulating

Asteroid 2024 YR4·News·Stars·Telescopes

Asteroid 2024 YR4: Earth’s Cosmic Dance with an Intergalactic Bullet

20 February 2025

Asteroid 2024 YR4, first observed in Chile, is currently on a path that may intersect with Earth in December 2032, sparking scientific attention. Initial collision risk was estimated at 3%, later reduced to 1.5%, highlighting the fluctuating nature of early asteroid assessments.

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China’s Lunar Farming Breakthrough! Could Fresh Produce Thrive on the Moon?

20 February 2025

China is experimenting with growing crops on the lunar surface using a specially developed soil called Lunar Lite. The project aims to assess plant resilience in lunar-like conditions, potentially supporting self-sustaining lunar missions. Success could minimize reliance on Earth-based supplies and serve

Cosmic Mysteries·Fast Radio Bursts·Galaxies·News·Stars·Telescopes

Dead Galaxy Defies Science with Eerie Radio Bursts

20 February 2025

The discovery highlights an ancient galaxy emitting mysterious fast radio bursts (FRBs), challenging our understanding of cosmic life cycles. FRBs are intense, brief pulses of radio waves, typically originating from young galaxies with active star formation. This anomaly reveals FRBs from a

Asteroid 2024 YR4·News·Stars·Telescopes

Unseen Danger: Asteroid 2024 YR4’s Looming Threat to Earth

20 February 2025

Asteroid 2024 YR4 presents a collision risk with Earth, currently at a 3.1% chance by 2032, making it a significant unknown threat. Traveling at 38,000 miles per hour, YR4 measures between 130 and 328 feet, capable of causing catastrophic damage equivalent to

News·Planets·Stars

The Cosmic Underdog: Pluto Continues to Captivate Despite Planetary Demotion

20 February 2025

Pluto, discovered in 1930, continues to captivate despite being reclassified from planet to dwarf planet in 2006. The redefinition of Pluto ignited global debate and further heightened its appeal to the public and scientists. NASA’s New Horizons mission provided iconic imagery of

Astrobiology·News·Planets·Stars

What Lies Beyond: New Horizons’ Next Giant Leap into Interstellar Space

20 February 2025

NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft continues its exploration beyond Pluto and Arrokoth, delving into the Kuiper Belt. New Horizons is poised to cross the “termination shock,” where solar winds give way to the interstellar medium. The spacecraft collects valuable data using its instruments,

Galaxies·News

The Hidden Black Holes of Dwarf Galaxies: A Galactic Treasure Trove Unveiled

19 February 2025

Astronomers uncovered numerous black holes within dwarf galaxies using the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI). The study identified 2,500 dwarf galaxies with active galactic nuclei (AGN), significantly increasing previous black hole estimates. Researchers discovered 300 intermediate-mass black hole candidates, enriching the known

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The Aurora Like Never Before! How AI is Revolutionizing Its Study

19 February 2025

AI is transforming the analysis and prediction of auroral activity, moving beyond traditional methods. Real-time data processing from various sources enables instantaneous and precise forecasts. AI algorithms can distinguish between different auroral formations with detailed accuracy. Personalized aurora experiences are offered through