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One June 1, the moon will be in conjunction with both Mars, and the star Regulus of the constellation Leo, albeit at different times this night. This same combination of events occurs again on June 29 ...

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Late last week the Trump Administration released its detailed budget request for fiscal year 2026 —a request that, if enacted ...

A picture taken recently by a Japanese company’s spacecraft shows how your interpretation of objective reality can be tested ...

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Ancient Greek astronomers likely observed Uranus as a star, but limited tools and geocentric views kept them from recognizing ...

Astronomers announced Wednesday they have discovered a massive planet orbiting a tiny star, a bizarre pairing that has ...

From nurturing critical thinking to powering weather forecasts and national security, space science holds the key to a smarter future. But in Bangladesh, a lack of vision and investment is keeping our ...