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'Black dust covered my bed' – the day alien science smashed through a New Jersey roof

The story of the Hillsborough meteorite and how scientists analysing the space rock have found it contains life-supporting ...
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See the Harvest Moon rise with Saturn this weekend

See the Harvest Moon rise on 26 September 2026 and catch the full Moon close to the planet Saturn in the evening sky.
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NASA satellite video shows an enormous volcano spewing out lava – from space

This timelapse video captured by a satellite and released by NASA shows lava spreading out from Russia’s Krasheninnikov ...
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We think of comets are harbingers of destruction. But it turns out they may be the reason life on Earth exists at all

Science has strengthened theories that the ingredients for life could have been brought to Earth by comets impacting into our home planet.
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Saturn's frozen moon could host alien life, say scientists

Saturn's icy moon Enceladus would theoretically be able to host some forms of microbial life, according to a scientific study.
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Spectacular image from the surface of Mars – and scientists get a big surprise while searching for signs of ancient life

Perseverance rover makes a discovery at Margin Unit on Mars giving scientists clues about the planet's wet history and ...
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When is the Harvest Moon? From London to Tokyo to New York, key timings for the full Moon this weekend

Key rise times for the Harvest Moon 2026, plus quick beginner-friendly tips for those wanting to make the most of the full ...
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Radio signals detected from a planet beyond our Solar System. Landmark discovery could help us search for habitable worlds

Radio signals have been detected coming from a planet beyond our Solar System, giving astronomers insight into exoplanets' magnetic fields.
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The Harvest Moon rises this weekend. 8 facts for beginners – including why it was vital to our ancestors' existence

Key facts and stargazing advice on the 2026 Harvest Moon – where its name comes from and how to see it and Saturn in the night sky together.
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Scientists have worked out when Earth will run out of oxygen – and it's sooner than we thought

When will Earth run out of oxygen? Scientists have determined the most likely cause of the end of life on Earth, and how long we've got.
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Webb Telescope may have uncovered ancient stars powered by dark matter

Dark stars are candidates for the first stars that formed in the Universe, 200 million years after the Big Bang, and powered ...
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Why it's called Harvest Moon

The Harvest Moon is a sure sign that autumn is here. Here's the science behind the Harvest Moon and where it gets its name from.