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Continent-size blobs in Earth's mantle are a billion years old, ancient crystals reveal
By Skyler Ware published
New research suggests that dark energy isn't needed to explain the acceleration in the expansion of the universe — instead suggesting giant voids in space are creating an illusion.

NASA denies setting 'new bans' for employees amid reports of removing LGBTQI+ symbols from offices
By Monisha Ravisetti published
NASA claims that there are "no new bans" on employees' personal items, amid reports of the agency purging workspaces of LGBTQI+ symbols.

Huge solar storm in May 2024 spawned 2 new radiation belts around Earth
By Keith Cooper published
The creation of the belts, and others like it in the future, are a potential new danger to astronauts and satellites headed to geostationary orbit and beyond.

Scientists alarmed as Rubin Observatory changes biography of astronomer Vera Rubin amid Trump's push to end DEI efforts
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
Astronomers are expressing disappointment and alarm as the federally-funded Rubin Observatory altered the biography of renowned astronomer Vera Rubin, for whom the facility is named, on its website.

Space weather scales are outdated and confusing. Here's what NOAA scientists are doing about it
By Meredith Garofalo published
After receiving feedback from nearly 500 people about revising NOAA's Space Weather Scales, scientists continue to assess what changes need to be front and center.

NASA satellites catch Earth's magnetic field making music
By Kiona N. Smith published
Scientists measured a chorus wave emerging from an unexpected place, and confirmed a key piece of a theory about how these strange waves form.

Giant ice age landforms discovered deep beneath North Sea revealed in amazing detail
By Sascha Pare published
Black holes that have been obscured by clouds of dust still emit infrared light, enabling astronomers to spot them for the very first time

European 'Swarm' satellites detect electric currents from the ocean's tides
By Tereza Pultarova published
Satellites have detected electromagnetic signals generated by ocean tides, suggesting that space-born sensors could obtain insights into the motion of other liquid masses on Earth.
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