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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.

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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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Mars: Scientists Have Figured Out How Blue The Red Planet Used to Be - ScienceAlert
science 2026/01/18 11:02:10

Mars: Scientists Have Figured Out How Blue The Red Planet Used to Be - ScienceAlert

Mars is absolutely dripping with evidence that the red planet was once a striking blue, complete with glistening lakes, snaking rivers, and vast oceans.

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Hubble Telescope watches star blast out jet of hot gas 32 light-years long - Space
science 2026/01/18 11:00:00

Hubble Telescope watches star blast out jet of hot gas 32 light-years long - Space

The protostar is launching the longest outburst ever seen at 32 light-years long.

Space.com
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James Webb telescope spots 'failed stars' in a breathtaking cluster near Earth — Space photo of the week - Live Science
science 2026/01/18 11:00:00

James Webb telescope spots 'failed stars' in a breathtaking cluster near Earth — Space photo of the week - Live Science

The James Webb Space Telescope captured a colorful portrait of a nearby stellar cradle, revealing a wealth of insights about countless stars.

Live Science
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