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Mars was always too small to hold onto its oceans, rivers and lakes

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Harvest Moon 2021 offers stunning views to skywatchers around the globe (photos)

(Hugh R Hastings/Getty Images)

Stargazers across the globe celebrated this year's magical Harvest Moon last night (Sept. 20), which marked the end of the summer season just two days before the autumnal equinox.

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Mars was always too small to hold onto its oceans, rivers and lakes

Mars was doomed to desiccation by its small size, a new study suggests. It may hold a basic truth about planetary habitability.

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Spaceflight

NASA splits human spaceflight directorate into two new branches

(NASA)

NASA is reorganizing its human spaceflight office, a move the agency believes will aid its push to put boots on the moon and Mars.

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NASA unveils landing site on the moon for ice-hunting VIPER rover

The ice-hunting Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover (VIPER) will land just west of Nobile Crater, which sits near the moon's south pole, NASA officials announced Monday.

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Science & Astronomy

Listen as NASA transforms stunning space photos into cosmic music (video)

(X-ray: NASA/CXC/SAO/Sejong Univ./Hur et al; Optical: NASA/STScI)

Based on X-ray observations by NASA's Chandra X-ray Space Telescope and other ground and space-based telescopes, each of the new pieces reflects the distinct nature of each of the celestial objects.

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La Palma volcano spews lava hundreds of feet in the air, but don't expect a 'mega-tsunami'

A volcano on the Spanish Canary Island of La Palma sent lava fountains shooting hundreds of feet into the air on Sunday (Sept. 19), forcing thousands of people to evacuate the area.

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Skywatching

Best star projectors 2021: Top picks for creating immersive and educational indoor views of the night sky

(Amazon)

What if you could bring the night sky inside? The best star projectors do just that, filling walls and ceilings with stars, constellations and more to create an immersive experience that can spark imaginations.

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Twilight and the myths of the equinox and 6-month polar night

Wednesday (Sept. 22) marks the equinox, which, thanks to its Latin name meaning "equal night," is often thought of as the day when dark and light each claim 12 hours. But that isn't the case.

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Entertainment

Disney opens Space 220 restaurant with (g)astronomical menu, views

(Disney)

Disney is now serving up its own take on "space food," and to try it all you need to do is take a quick trip off the planet.

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Hasbro has released an awesome new Nerf M41-A Blaster from the film 'Aliens'

"I wanna introduce you to a personal friend of mine." Celebrate the 35th anniversary of the movie "Aliens" with the Nerf LMTD Aliens M41-A Blaster from Hasbro.

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Star Trek

'Star Trek Online' new season 'Reflections' is out and free to play!

(Perfect World Entertainment)

The new season will come as a free update for players and will see the newfound peace in the Star Trek universe established during the games' previous season, threatened by dangers emerging from the Mirror Universe.

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