At least 7 stars in our galaxy have the potential to harbor advanced alien technology, researchers find

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Scientists still haven't found proof that Dyson spheres exist, but a new study has significantly narrowed the search for these super-advanced alien megastructures.

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A 'cosmic glitch' in the universe is forcing astronomers to rethink Einstein's theory of relativity

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A black and white portrait of Albert Einstein on the left, and James Webb's deep field image on the right.
Albert Einstein's (left) general theory of relativity has been proven by countless studies of the nearby universe. But in deep space (right) it appears to glitch.

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How to watch the total solar eclipse safely without the special glasses

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If you can't get your hands on a pair of eclipse glasses before April 8, don't panic! There are other ways to watch the eclipse safely.

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How to take the perfect selfie during the total solar eclipse

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To make your eclipse selfies pop, make sure to wear a red and green outfit.

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4 reasons to convince your boss to let you miss work for the total solar eclipse

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On the left, a man sits at his work desk with his back turned toward the camera. On the right, a woman smiles up at the sky wearing eclipse glasses.
Don't end up stuck at work during the total solar eclipse on Monday! It's an event you won't want to miss.

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A rare 'Devil Comet' will appear during the 2024 total solar eclipse. Here's how to see the Mt. Everest-sized space rock.

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Copet 12P/Pons-Brooks streaking across a dark, starry sky with a bright yellow star shining on the upper left.
Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks glows green as it streaks through space with bright star Hamal shining in the background. You might be able to spot this comet during the total solar eclipse.

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The 10 biggest cities where you can view Monday's total solar eclipse, from Texas to Indiana, Ohio, and New York

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Moon eclipses the sun with whispy white clouds in the foreground against a darkened, grey sky
Depending on your location this April, the moon will completely eclipse the sun — what's called "duration of totality" — for over 4 minutes.

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10 James Webb space photos reveal cosmic nurseries where stars come to life

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A very young star forming within the dark cloud L1527 (top left), the "Cosmic Cliffs" (top right), the Tarantula Nebula (bottom left), and the Chameleon I molecular cloud (bottom right).

NASA/ESA/CSA/STScI/Webb ERO Production Team. Image processing: Joseph DePasquale (STScI), Alyssa Pagan (STScI), Anton M. Koekemoer (STScI), Mahdi Zamani (ESA/Webb).

SpaceX launched a satellite that Google will use to map methane leaks for all to see by the end of this year

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MethaneSAT is the first of a new wave of satellites designed to pinpoint sources of methane emissions.

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Satellites burning up in our atmosphere may not be as harmless as first thought

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An illustration of satellite re-entry next to a picture of polar stratospheric clouds.

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