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Partial solar eclipse at the bottom of the world closes out the year’s sun and moon spectacles
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The bottom of the world is front and center for a partial solar eclipse next week.
Antarctica, New Zealand and a sliver of Australia are in prime position as the moon slips between the sun and Earth, obscuring a…
Researchers solve decades-old color mystery in iconic Jackson Pollock painting
Scientists have identified the origins of the blue color in one of Jackson Pollock’s paintings with a little help from chemistry. In the painting called “Number 1A, 1948,” scientists had previously characterized the reds and yellows…
New findings by NASA Mars rover provide strongest hints yet of potential signs of ancient life
NASA's Mars rover Perseverance has uncovered rocks in a dry river channel that may hold potential signs of ancient microscopic life. Scientists reported the findings Wednesday, but stressed that in-depth analysis is needed of the sample…
Scientists are baffled by a powerful and long-lasting gamma ray explosion outside our galaxy
Scientists have discovered a gamma ray explosion outside our galaxy that's not only exceptionally powerful, but also long-lasting. Telescopes on Earth and in space — including Hubble — have teamed up to study the explosion of high-energy…
Protests against Nepal’s social-media ban grow more violent as demonstrators set buildings on fire
Protesters set fire to homes of some of Nepal’s top political leaders in opposition to a social media ban that was lifted early Tuesday a day after deadly anti-government protests. Local reports and videos shared on social media showed…
Thousands of newborn stars dazzle in the latest snapshot by NASA’s Webb Space Telescope
Thousands of newborn stars sparkle and dazzle in the latest snapshot by NASA's Webb Space Telescope. Released this week, the picture provides a breathtaking view of a nearby star-birthing center, just 5,500 light-years away. Besides baby…
Marsquakes indicate a solid core for the red planet, just like Earth
It turns out Mars has a solid core just like Earth. A Chinese-led research team reported Wednesday that the heart of Mars, while small, is indeed solid. The scientists based their findings on seismic readings from NASA's InSight lander on…
How Silicon Valley is using religious language to talk about AI
As the rapid, unregulated development of artificial intelligence continues, the language people in Silicon Valley use to describe it is becoming increasingly religious. Geoffrey Hinton, a Nobel Prize winner, suggests that creating thinking…
