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The Cosmic Mystery Racing Through the Mediterranean’s Depths

12 February 2025

An unprecedented ultrahigh energy neutrino was detected in the Mediterranean by the KM3NeT observatory. This discovery highlights neutrinos as potential keys to understanding cosmic accelerators, which propel particles at extreme velocities. Neutrinos are unique subatomic particles that rarely interact with matter, allowing

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Witness the Cosmic Spectacle: SpaceX’s Rescheduled Falcon 9 Launch Will Dazzle the Skies

12 February 2025

SpaceX is set to launch a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base at 3:46 PM on Monday. The mission involves deploying 23 Starlink satellites into orbit, marking the 23rd flight for the first-stage booster. Residents may hear sonic booms as

Cosmology·Galaxies·News·Stars·Telescopes

The Cosmic Giant You Didn’t Know About: Unveiling Quipu

12 February 2025

Quipu is a massive cosmic structure stretching 1.3 billion light-years and possessing a mass of 200 quadrillion suns. It resembles a woven thread of galaxies, reminiscent of the Incan system of knotted cords. Discovered through innovative mapping techniques and redshift surveys, Quipu

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Scientists Scramble as ‘City-Killer’ Asteroid Speeds Towards Earth

12 February 2025

A massive asteroid, known as a “city-killer,” is approaching Earth at high speed, prompting global scientific monitoring. The asteroid, football field-sized, poses a significant threat with potential to destroy cities and alter landscapes upon impact. Scientists are urgently working with advanced technology

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Spectacular Sky Show! Seven Planets Will Align in a Rare Celestial Parade

12 February 2025

Seven planets, including Mars, Jupiter, and Venus, will align in a rare planetary parade next month. The alignment presents a unique opportunity for observation and research, supported by modern astrophotography and telescope technology. This event is notable due to the number of

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Aboard the SpaceX Rocket, Night Blooms with Celestial Art

12 February 2025

SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket launched from California, creating a “space jellyfish” effect visible in the evening sky. The event marked the deployment of 23 Starlink satellites, visible as far as Los Angeles. The rocket’s first stage successfully returned, landing on the drone

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The Asteroid Threat Looming in Our Future: Are We Ready?

12 February 2025

An asteroid explosion in 1908 Siberia, known as the Tunguska event, flattened an 800-square-mile forest, highlighting the threat posed by celestial hazards. The asteroid 2024 YR4, recently discovered to be 68 million kilometers from Earth, presents a slim chance of impacting our

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Unlocking the Skies: What to Expect from SpaceX’s 23-Starlink Launch

12 February 2025

Launch of 23 Starlink satellites scheduled for Sunday at 4:26 PM from Vandenberg Space Force Base. Falcon 9 rocket’s first-stage booster embarks on its 23rd mission, showcasing SpaceX’s innovation. Residents may experience sonic booms based on atmospheric conditions during the rocket’s return.

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Stranded Above: The Astronauts’ Unexpected Odyssey in Space

12 February 2025

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry “Butch” Wilmore’s mission extended from eight days to eight months due to spacecraft technical issues. Despite the longer stay, astronauts received regular salaries with basic needs covered; their compensation resembled business travel with a modest stipend.