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New island that emerged from the ocean off Japan is now visible from space
A newly-formed island off the coast of Iwo Jima in the Pacific Ocean was spotted in satellite images after it emerged during an underwater volcanic eruption at the end of October.
Gaia spacecraft reveals 'goldmine' of over 500,000 undiscovered stars
The European Space Agency's Gaia telescope revealed half a million newfound stars, and detailed the orbits of over 150,000 asteroids.
ESA scientists finally resolve glitch that caused Euclid spacecraft to 'doodle' through space
The European Space Agency's dark energy and dark matter spacecraft has once again found its guiding stars and is preparing for full "science mode."
Russia's Ukraine invasion could imperil international science
The Russian invasion of Ukraine could have serious consequences for those organizations pursuing scientific endeavours.
Superbright aurora lights up Earth’s night side in incredible image from space
An astronaut aboard the International Space Station (ISS) captured a stunning new photo of the luminous green and red lights of an aurora hugging clouds swirling around Earth's night side.
Mars may have dozens of lakes beneath its south pole
Much more liquid water may lie beneath Mars' south pole than scientists had thought — or there may be something going on down there that they don't fully understand.
Plasma wind tunnel annihilates satellite model in atmospheric reentry test
Satellite parts that melt away during reentry reduce the risk of space debris impacts on Earth, a new video demonstrates.
Astronauts may finally start cleaning their space underwear (with microbes)
Bacterial compounds could provide antimicrobial protection in undergarments shared by astronauts during spacewalks.
