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We explore a material more precious than gold that didn’t originate on our planet.

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Using the James Webb Space Telescope, scientists have charted billions of years of galactic evolution, and found that ...

A new study revealed how the ancient Maya used lunar and solar calendars to predict eclipses with remarkable accuracy.

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The discovery of a new celestial object in the Earth's neighborhood has created a buzz online asking whether the planet now ...