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Frozen Chemical Once Feared by Scientists May Have Ignited Life on Earth - Indian Defence Review
science 2026/01/18 18:05:00

Frozen Chemical Once Feared by Scientists May Have Ignited Life on Earth - Indian Defence Review

A frozen chemical thought to be deadly is now revealing unexpected powers, scientists didn’t see this one coming.

Indiandefencereview.com
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New Fossil Discovery Could Kick Lucy Out of the Human Family Tree - The Daily Galaxy
science 2026/01/18 15:15:00

New Fossil Discovery Could Kick Lucy Out of the Human Family Tree - The Daily Galaxy

Scientists have found fossil bones that could dethrone lucy as our most famous ancestor.

The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries Channel
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Northern Lights Forecast: Aurora Could Be Visible From These 10 States - Forbes
science 2026/01/18 15:03:52

Northern Lights Forecast: Aurora Could Be Visible From These 10 States - Forbes

The aurora borealis could be visible from states along the U.S.-Canadian border.

Forbes
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What is below Earth, since space is present in every direction? - Space
science 2026/01/18 14:00:00

What is below Earth, since space is present in every direction? - Space

Which way is ‘down’ has a different answer depending on where you are on Earth, in the solar system, in our galaxy and beyond.

The Conversation Africa
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NASA launches Pandora telescope, taking JWST's search for habitable worlds to a new level - Live Science
science 2026/01/18 13:00:00

NASA launches Pandora telescope, taking JWST's search for habitable worlds to a new level - Live Science

The findings from Pandora will complement data from the James Webb Space Telescope to give astronomers more insight into stars and planets outside our solar system.

The Conversation Africa
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New moon of January 2026 brings prime views of Jupiter, Saturn and winter stars tonight - Space
science 2026/01/18 13:00:00

New moon of January 2026 brings prime views of Jupiter, Saturn and winter stars tonight - Space

With the moon out of the way on Jan. 18, bright Jupiter and Saturn become stand-outs in the January night sky.

Space.com
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