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Though it generated beautiful auroras around the world, the Gannon solar storm in 2024 was also a little dangerous.

An essential amino acid that is mistakenly believed to cause drowsiness after eating turkey has been found in an asteroid for the first time, giving scientists clues to the origin of life on Earth.

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Space-based solar power is evolving, with NASA, Star Catcher, and Aetherflux testing new designs for wireless power beaming ...

Discover how scientists have used iron isotopes to determine the likely origin of the Mars-sized planet named Theia.

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