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Tiny photosynthetic aliens could be lurking in hidden bubbles in Mars' ice — and could soon be replicated on Earth

A new NASA-led study suggests that photosynthetic microbes could thrive in hidden bubbles of meltwater below patches of ice on Mars. This could be one of the easiest places to search for extraterrestrial life "anywhere in the universe," the team says.

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Before and after satellite images show lakes appearing across Sahara after deluge of rain soaks desert

Lakes appearing in the Sahara desert captured in satellite images after a cyclone dumped a years' worth of rain on northern Africa in just a few days.

LiveScience

NASA peers into the blistering hot plasma swirling around 12 black holes

Stellar-mass and supermassive black hole coronas have some similarities, and this is great news for black hole physicists.

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How many moons does Jupiter have?

How many moons does Jupiter have? Scientists have discovered dozens of them, but the answer may be more complicated than it seems.

LiveScience

'NASA at a crossroads:' Budget woes, aging infrastructure and hard choices ahead

The next few years are likely to be pivotal ones for NASA, according to a hard-hitting report by the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine.

Space

NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Tuesday, October 22 (game #499)

Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.

TechRadar

Elon Musk wants to send 30,000 more Starlink satellites into space - and it has astronomers worried

Satellites in orbit are already an obstacle for astronomers. Sending tens of thousands more could compound issues without any solutions.

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To land safely on Mars and the moon, we may need to measure dust

A new radar instrument designed to measure nearby dust and debris could make spacecraft landings on the moon and Mars safer.

Space

Inside the Extreme Workout Regimen of An Astronaut Stuck at the International Space Station

Here are the surprising fitness workouts NASA astronauts perform on the International Space Station to stay healthy and ready for daring spacewalks.

Inverse

Comet Watch! Don’t Miss This Visitor From The Oort Cloud On Thursday

On October 24, look low in the eastern sky just before sunrise to check out a comet from the Oort Cloud.

Inverse

NASA's Europa Clipper isn't just a spacecraft — it's a work of art

Europa Clipper launched toward Jupiter's icy moon on Oct. 14, and carried with it a very important plate.

Space

Remote-control robots could help humanity explore the moon and Mars

Teleoperated rovers could soon be working on the moon, with human controllers on Earth manipulating the rovers' tools virtually.

Space

'Edge of Space' director Jean de Meuron on his X-15 film and having 'the right stuff' (exclusive)

An interview with "Edge of Space" director Jean de Meuron, as well as a clip from the new film about NASA's famous X-15 rocket plane.

Space

How Nasa’s Artemis Accords are laying the ground for global space cooperation

Space agency has expanded its diplomatic reach in recent months, signing 12 of 45 signatories since January

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Blowing up: Inflatable space habitats could be key to exploring the solar system

Private companies are making progress on expandable habitats, which could help humanity keep its foothold in Earth orbit and settle the moon and Mars.

Space

Hubble Telescope sees 'stellar volcano' erupt in amazing colors (video, photo)

The Hubble Space Telescope has captured an intricate portrait of R Aquarii, an odd nearby binary star system that occasionally erupts into spectacular novae.

Space

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 133 —Red Moon Rising

On Episode 133 of This Week In Space, Rod and Tariq talk with Greg Autry on the progress of the Artemis moon program, space science, and the challenges posed by a fast-rising Chinese space program.

Space

NASA's next-generation Nancy Roman Space Telescope aces crucial 'spin test'

NASA recently put a crucial part of the Roman Space Telescope through a rigorous "spin test" designed to evaluate its resilience against the forces of its planned 2027 launch.

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Evening Standard

Best red light therapy devices to shop for home use, tried and tested

Added to any skin, hair or wellness routine, the LEDs help the cells function more effectively

Inverse

Scientists Just Identified A Key Location On Mars Where Life Could Thrive

A new study reveals a special place where life might survive on Mars.

Space

Like Wall-E, this lovable trash compactor will help ISS astronauts take out the garbage (photo)

Garbage is a growing problem for astronaut missions on the ISS. As NASA seeks to send people to the moon later this decade, Sierra Space is ready to test a trash compactor on the ISS in 2026.

Space

Full-size mock space shuttle makes first move towards Downey display

The parts for a 1972 full-size space shuttle mockup are now about a city block closer to being reassembled and restored for display. The City of Downey, California began relocating "Inspiration."

Space

Europe makes moves to rendezvous with asteroid Apophis in 2029

The European Space Agency has taken the first big steps toward rendezvousing with the infamous asteroid Apophis during its close approach to Earth in 2029.

Inverse

Atmospheric Rivers are Shifting Across The Globe — And We’re Only Starting To Understand The Impact

A shift in atmospheric rivers can have big effects on local climates — but what they are varies greatly and more research is needed.

The Guardian - AU

US congress research warns of risk of cost blowouts for Australia in Aukus submarine program

Report also cast doubt on whether any rigorous cost-benefit analysis was done before the 2021 announcement

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