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We asked retired astronauts about their favorite space movies, and this is what they shared with us - CNN
science 2026/02/01 13:00:55

We asked retired astronauts about their favorite space movies, and this is what they shared with us - CNN

Ahead of the launch of Artemis II, the first crewed mission to the moon in more than 50 years, astronauts share the movies that capture the danger, teamwork, and wonder of spaceflight. Their picks offer cinematic glimpses into the real challenges and triumphs…

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The Father of Astronomy Left Us a Star Map, We Just Found It Under 6 Layers of Ink - The Daily Galaxy
science 2026/02/01 12:45:00

The Father of Astronomy Left Us a Star Map, We Just Found It Under 6 Layers of Ink - The Daily Galaxy

A lost star catalog from the dawn of astronomy was just found, and it’s far more accurate than anyone expected.

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Eyes to the Skies for February: Rocket launch, winter constellations, eclipse and more - WTOP
science 2026/02/01 12:34:45

Eyes to the Skies for February: Rocket launch, winter constellations, eclipse and more - WTOP

NASA has scheduled the launch for the Artemis II moon rocket for no earlier than Feb. 8. WTOP will have details on the mission as they become available.

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A 512-Million-Year-Old Fossil Site in China Reveals Strange Sea Creatures From an Ancient Underwater World - Indian Defence Review
science 2026/02/01 12:30:00

A 512-Million-Year-Old Fossil Site in China Reveals Strange Sea Creatures From an Ancient Underwater World - Indian Defence Review

A 512-million-year-old ecosystem, frozen in stone, reveals an explosive comeback after a mass extinction no one fully understood, until now.

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Buried for 3.4 Million Years, New Fossil Evidence Is Removing Lucy From the Story of Human Evolution - The Daily Galaxy
science 2026/02/01 11:45:00

Buried for 3.4 Million Years, New Fossil Evidence Is Removing Lucy From the Story of Human Evolution - The Daily Galaxy

A 3.4-million-year-old fossil foot uncovered in Ethiopia is shaking the foundations of human origins. Hidden for over a decade, this ancient find reveals a shocking twist in how early ancestors moved.

The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries Channel
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Hubble shares eerie portrait of constantly changing stars — Space photo of the week - Live Science
science 2026/02/01 11:00:00

Hubble shares eerie portrait of constantly changing stars — Space photo of the week - Live Science

A new image from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope shows the Lupus 3 cloud in Scorpius bursting with young stars that are forming within collapsing clouds of gas and dust.

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