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James Webb Space Telescope beats its own record with potential most distant galaxies

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James Webb Space Telescope beats its own record with potential most distant galaxies

(NASA, ESA, CSA, and STSc)

Astronomers are now discovering record-breaking distant galaxies by the dozen while sifting through the treasure trove of data now being collected by the James Webb Space Telescope.

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NASA's twin Voyager probes are nearly 45 - and facing some hard decisions

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It's the twilight years for the two NASA workhorses, but they're not ready to give up quite yet.

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Orion Nebula's shell is leaking gas and dust from a newly discovered tear

(NASA/ESA)

The Orion Nebula, a famous star-forming region in the constellation Orion, appears to be leaking gas and dust from a tear in its gaseous shell discovered by NASA's flying telescope SOFIA.

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The most distant man-made objects, the twin Voyager probes, are approaching their 45th birthdays. Which classic rock and roll song appears on the Golden Record included aboard each Voyager spacecraft?

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"Johnny B. Goode" by Chuck Berry

"Heartbreak Hotel" by Elvis Presley

"Space Oddity" by David Bowie

"Rocket Man" by Elton John

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Skywatching

The July new moon provides dark skies tonight to see Jupiter, Mars and more

(Starry Night)

The next few nights will be uninterrupted by moonlight and perfect for planet, asteroid and meteor hunters alike.

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Science & Astronomy

Why is gravity so weak? The answer may lie in the very nature of space-time

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Even if it were a billion times stronger, it would still be the weakest force - by a factor of a billion billion. The strange feebleness of gravity sticks out, almost demanding an answer.

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Spaceflight

Russia wants to build its own space station, as early as 2028

(Roscosmos)

Meet the Russian Orbital Service Station, which could be up and running later this decade.

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Technology

Experimental Zephyr drone sets new record for uncrewed flight duration

(Airbus)

An experimental aircraft tested in conjunction with the United States Army has been in the air above the Sonoran Desert for over 42 days, breaking its own record for longest uncrewed flight.

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Search for Life

Early life on Earth and beyond may have been ocean dwellers

(Simone Marchi/NASA)

By studying the genetic tree of life, scientists have determined that the first life on Earth may have lived underwater, where it would be shielded from harmful ultraviolet light from the sun.

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Telescopes & Binoculars

Best telescopes 2022: Top picks for viewing planets, galaxies, stars and more

(Future)

As well as being the best of the best, we've included telescopes to suit every level of astronomer and every budget, so everyone can get their hands on one of the best telescopes out there.

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