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Cosmic rays gave the Fantastic Four their incredible powers — but what do they really do?

It's 1961, and four intrepid cosmic explorers journey to space under the leadership of Reed Richards, where they encounter cosmic rays that change them forever. But what are cosmic rays?

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Russia launches satellite for Iran toward orbit alongside 2 space weather probes (photos)

A Russian Soyuz rocket launched the Ionosfera-M 3 and 4 satellites, along with an Iranian spacecraft and 17 cubesats, toward orbit early Friday morning (July 25).

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Weird space weather seems to have influenced human behavior on Earth 41,000 years ago – our unusual scientific collaboration explores how

Thanks to auroras and other space weather, humans have adapted techniques to overcome these issues.

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Spain offers 400 million euros to revive Thirty Meter Telescope as Trump suggests cancelling project

The Spanish government may have a way to save the Thirty Meter Telescope.

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Wild new 'Skyfall' Mars mission would drop 6 scout helicopters onto the Red Planet from the air (video)

"With six helicopters, Skyfall offers a low-cost solution that multiplies the range we would cover, the data we would collect, and the scientific research we would conduct."

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Scientists just made the 1st antimatter 'qubit.' Here's why it could be a big deal

Scientists made an antimatter qubit made from an antiproton that is in a state of quantum superposition. This breakthrough will allow the strength of the particle's magnetic moment to be measured with unprecedented precision.

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Satellite data reveals 2023 was record-breaking for marine heatwaves — are we at a 'climate tipping point?'

The impacts ripple into human systems — reducing fishery yields, straining aquaculture and affecting industries that rely on stable ocean conditions.

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'The ocean is no longer too big to watch': How AI and satellite data are helping rid Earth's seas of illegal fishing

Protected regions of the ocean are doing their job and keeping illegal fishing at bay, according to new research combining satellite imagery with artificial intelligence.

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These gorgeous new images of the cosmos from NASA's Chandra X-ray telescope took our breath away (video)

NASA has unveiled a dazzling new collection of cosmic images from the Chandra X-ray Observatory, capturing spectacular stars and galaxies in unprecedented detail.

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No, the whole world won't go dark on Aug. 2 — but a once-in-a-century eclipse is coming

A viral claim says the world will go dark on Aug. 2. It won't — but a record-breaking solar eclipse is coming in 2027.

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This 'super-Earth' exoplanet 35 light-years away might have what it takes to support life

A super-Earth exoplanet has been detected within the habitable zone of a nearby red dwarf star, where liquid water might exist on its surface under the right atmospheric conditions.

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Astronomers calculate that the universe will die in 33 billion years — much sooner than we thought

The theorists predict that the beginning of the end will be in about 10 billion years — less than the present age of the universe.

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New moon of July 2025 sees Saturn swim with the fishes tonight

Saturn will be quite distinct in the Pisces constellation.

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'Here today, Gorn tomorrow:' Showrunners talk putting a classic alien adversary to rest in 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' (exclusive)

'Here today, Gorn tomorrow. I think it's now time for other scary things to take their place.'

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New fiber optic telescope 4MOST channels 'The Fantastic Four' | Space photo of the day for July 24, 2025

Marvel's new superhero movie isn't the only thing featuring some of the brightest stars.

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Largest-ever supernova catalog ever provides further evidence dark energy is weakening

A catalog of over 2,000 exploding white dwarf vampire stars, the largest ever gathered, has provided further evidence that dark energy is weakening.

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2 Earth weather satellites accidentally spy on Venus

Japan's Himawari-8 and Himawari-9 satellites, designed to study weather here on Earth, have also been quietly collecting valuable data on Venus for nearly a decade, scientists recently discovered.

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New Neil Armstrong Prize to honor achievements in space

Purdue University's new Neil Armstrong Space Prize, named for the school's most famous astronaut-alum, will honor achievements in "space discovery, innovation and human achievement."

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See Tianzhou 9 cargo mission dock at China's Tiangong space station (video)

The Tianzhou 9 freighter arrived at China's Tiangong space station last week, packed with supplies. Watch its arrival in this video.

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Scientists may have solved a chemistry mystery about Jupiter's ocean moon Europa

A long-standing mystery about the presence of hydrogen peroxide on Jupiter's icy ocean moon Europa may be closer to being solved.

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Space Force's Golden Dome chief says space-based missile interceptors are possible today. 'We have proven every element of the physics'

The head of the Trump administration's Golden Dome program says the technologies needed to create such an ambitious space-based missile defense system already exist.

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Interstellar invader Comet 3I/ATLAS is packed with water ice that could be older than Earth

Scientists have examined the interstellar invader 3I/ATLAS, finding evidence that it is packed with water that could be older than the solar system.

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Ozzy Osbourne's journey through space, time and sci-fi: A Tribute to the 'Prince of Darkness'

A Space.com obituary for the ‘Prince of Darkness' Ozzy Osbourne.

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How do scientists calculate the probability that an asteroid could hit Earth?

The 2024 YR4 asteroid may come close to Earth, but how do experts calculate this potential impact?

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The Milky Way brightens the moonless summer sky this week: Here's where to look

Our galaxy will make for a particularly splendid sight on the dark nights surrounding the new moon phase on Aug. 23.

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