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Scientists Detect Atmosphere on Planet-Like Object Beyond Pluto - Futurism
science 2026/05/06 16:58:03

Scientists Detect Atmosphere on Planet-Like Object Beyond Pluto - Futurism

Researchers say they’ve identified a minor planet beyond Pluto that’s wrapped in an extremely thin envelope of gases.

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The animated version of Artemis' Hello, world is even better than the original - Ars Technica
science 2026/05/06 16:42:30

The animated version of Artemis' Hello, world is even better than the original - Ars Technica

What’s going on with those satellites, anyway?

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Unlocking the Mystery of X-ray Dots - NASA (.gov)
science 2026/05/06 16:41:35

Unlocking the Mystery of X-ray Dots - NASA (.gov)

A new “X-ray dot” found by NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory – which could look like this artist’s illustration released on April 28, 2026 – could explain what

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NASA Released a Massive Trove of Artemis 2 Images. Here Are Gizmodo’s Favorites - Gizmodo
science 2026/05/06 14:40:34

NASA Released a Massive Trove of Artemis 2 Images. Here Are Gizmodo’s Favorites - Gizmodo

We just can’t get enough of these stunning views from the Orion capsule.

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CO2 Levels In the Atmosphere Hit 'Depressing' New Record - Slashdot
science 2026/05/06 14:37:30

CO2 Levels In the Atmosphere Hit 'Depressing' New Record - Slashdot

Atmospheric carbon dioxide hit a new record in April, averaging about 431 parts per million at NOAA’s Mauna Loa Observatory. That’s up from under 320 ppm when the site began measurements in 1958. Scientific American reports: Greenhouse gases, such as carbon …

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Japan’s Deep-Space Mission Brought Back an Asteroid Sample With All 5 DNA Building Blocks - The Daily Galaxy
science 2026/05/06 13:15:00

Japan’s Deep-Space Mission Brought Back an Asteroid Sample With All 5 DNA Building Blocks - The Daily Galaxy

What if the building blocks of life are more common than we thought? A recent find from an asteroid hints that the key ingredients for life might be spread out all over the universe.

The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries Channel
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