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Satellite images reveal ancient spider-shaped impact structure in Australia
Satellite observations have captured a spider-like pattern in Western Australia that scientists link to an ancient meteorite impact structure.
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Orionid meteor shower approaches its annual peak
The Orionid meteor shower is expected to peak next week, bringing bright streaks across the night sky.
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Japan sets October 20 launch for Mars moon sample mission
Japan is targeting October 20 to launch a mission designed to collect a sample from Mars’s moon Phobos.
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Everyday changes may reduce exposure to microplastics
Experts have suggested everyday choices that may help reduce exposure to microplastics.
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Bengaluru-born astronomer to lead NASA’s PUFFINS telescope mission
Astronomer Ramya Anche is set to lead NASA’s PUFFINS space-telescope mission.
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Study finds microplastics are chemically active at water interfaces
New research reports that microplastics can react at the boundary between plastic particles and water.
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Bengaluru-born astronomer to lead NASA’s PUFFINS telescope mission
Astronomer Ramya Anche, who was born in Bengaluru, is set to lead NASA’s PUFFINS space-telescope mission.
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Aditya-L1 and Proba-3 help decode solar eruptions
Researchers have used observations from India’s Aditya-L1 and Europe’s Proba-3 to study solar eruptions.
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Japan prepares mission to explore Mars’ moons
Japan is preparing a mission to study Mars’ moons, including a planned sample collection from Phobos.
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Astronomers capture a detailed view of gas-planet formation
Astronomers have produced a detailed picture of gas-planet formation in progress.
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Japan prepares mission to collect samples from Mars’ moons
Japan is preparing a mission to explore Mars’ moons, with a plan to collect material from Phobos.
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Aditya-L1 and Proba-3 help researchers study solar eruptions
Scientists have combined observations from India’s Aditya-L1 and Europe’s Proba-3 missions to examine solar eruptions.
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New observations challenge ideas about where planets can form
Astronomers have identified planet-forming structures in small disks, raising questions about where planets can develop.