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Chinese lander reveals giant 'cavity' of radiation between Earth and the moon - and it could change how lunar exploration is done - By - Kenna Hughes-Castleberry - published - 25 March 26 - A new study using data from China's Chang'e-4 moon lander found an area of reduced radiation from cosmic rays near the moon. The findings could be used to improve the safety of lunar explorations.
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NASA announces 'near‑impossible' space plans, including $20B moon base and humanity's first nuclear-powered interplanetary spacecraft - By - Patrick Pester - published - 25 March 26 - NASA's Gateway lunar space station won't launch next year in new changes to the Artemis program, which include ramping up development of a $20 billion moon base and a nuclear-powered 'Freedom' spacecraft.11 hours ago
Is the metaverse finally dead and buried? What's really going on with the embattled idea of living in virtual worlds. By - Drew Turney - published - 25 March 26 - Touted as the next big thing just a few years back, the development of and hype fueling the metaverse have spluttered to a halt. Is it headed for the scrapheap of history?13 hours ago
How many moons are in the solar system? By - Harry Baker - last updated - 25 March 26 - The solar system has many more moons than the one we can see in the sky. But how many do we actually know about? And how many more are waiting to be discovered?13 hours ago
Critically endangered hare spotted in surprising location for the first time in 40 years - but it was already dead - By - Aristos Georgiou - published - 25 March 26 - Scientists in China have announced the first confirmed sighting of the critically endangered Hainan hare in part of its native range in four decades, after spotting its completely flattened carcass on a roadside.14 hours ago
Mars is hiding a secret clutch of gemstone-like crystals, including rubies and possibly sapphires - By - Ivan Farkas - published - 25 March 26 - Astronomers have detected small, ruby-like crystals embedded in Martian rocks, which may also hide sapphires created in the fury of meteorite impacts.19 hours ago
Massive Iron Age hoards discovered in England may be from funeral of powerful Celtic queen - By - Tom Metcalfe - published - 24 March 26 - Two lavish Iron Age hoards unearthed in England may have been burned in honor of a queen's royal ancestor, a new study finds1 day ago
Cannonball-size meteorite crashes through roof of Texas home as multiple 'fireballs' rain down on the US - By - Harry Baker - published - 24 March 26 - A suspected space rock, around the size of a cantaloupe, was found in the bedroom of a Houston home after crashing through the building's roof. It is likely a fragment of one of several "fireball" meteors that exploded over the U.S. in the past week.1 day ago
Chemistry student develops clear polish that turns your fingernail into a touch-screen stylus - By - Kristina Killgrove - published - 23 March 26 - Researchers have developed a prototype nail polish to help more people access electrically-charged touch screens.2 days ago