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A New Challenge to the Theory That the Universe Is Accelerating Sep 08, 2026

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Could the universe be slowing down rather than accelerating?
A new study from Yonsei University challenges the standard picture of cosmic expansion, arguing that age-related biases in Type Ia supernovae may have distorted previous conclusions. The findings add fuel to the growing debate over dark energy and the evolution of the universe, while proposing a new way to test the competing explanations.
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Mars May Be Far More Geologically Complex Than We Ever Imagined Sep 08, 2026

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New research suggests Mars may have had a surprisingly complex geological past. Seismic data from NASA’s InSight mission reveal evidence of ancient magma movement deep beneath the crust, challenging the idea that plate tectonics are necessary for geological complexity.
The discovery could also reshape how scientists think about the potential habitability of rocky worlds beyond Earth.
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BepiColombo Reaches Mercury After an Eight-Year Journey Sep 07, 2026

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After an eight-year journey across billions of kilometers, BepiColombo is entering its final approach to Mercury.
The mission has completed a crucial autonomous maneuver and is preparing to place two spacecraft around the mysterious planet later in 2026.
Their observations could reveal new clues about Mercury’s magnetic field, enormous iron core, and the origins of rocky planets.
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The Galaxy’s Own Gravity Could Be Mimicking the Effects of Dark Matter Sep 07, 2026

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Could the Milky Way itself be creating clues that look like dark matter?
A new study suggests that gaps and distortions in stellar streams may sometimes arise from the galaxy's own complex gravitational structure. The findings could force astronomers to rethink how they search for the hidden fingerprints of dark matter.
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Scientists Find a Mysterious Energy Spike That Could Point to Invisible Dark Matter Sep 06, 2026

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A mysterious gamma-ray signal from distant galaxy clusters may be offering one of the strongest clues yet to the nature of dark matter.
Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences found a distinct energy spike consistent with predictions for WIMPs, while struggling to explain it through conventional astrophysical sources or instrumental effects.
Although the signal still needs confirmation, its unusual characteristics could point researchers toward the long-sought invisible matter dominating the universe.
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The Solar Storm That Could Push Earth’s Magnetic Shield to Its Limits Sep 06, 2026

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Earth’s magnetic shield may be far less protective against extreme solar storms than scientists once thought. New research suggests that even the most powerful events could continue to produce increasingly intense effects, potentially threatening satellites, power grids, and global infrastructure.
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The Moon Could Become a Radio Sanctuary for Astronomy Sep 05, 2026

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Scientists are proposing LFT3, a radio telescope on the far side of the Moon that could escape Earth’s radio interference and search for faint signals such as alien technosignatures and exoplanetary auroras.
Researchers argue the mission should be deployed before growing lunar activity contaminates this uniquely quiet environment.
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Could the Universe Be Filled With Planets Similar to Earth, Venus, and Mars? Sep 05, 2026

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New astronomical simulations suggest that Earth-like planets may be far more common than previously thought.
By allowing planets to form from randomized starting conditions, researchers found that worlds resembling Earth, Venus, and Mars can naturally emerge around other stars. The findings offer new clues about how habitable planets form—and how common life-friendly environments might be across the universe.
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Astronomers Discover an Unusual Chemical Mystery Around a Massive Star Sep 04, 2026

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Using ALMA, astronomers have detected sulfur-bearing molecules for the first time around the rare massive star HD 87643. The star’s chemically rich environment contains ten molecular species, including an unusual sulfur isotope imbalance linked to intense ultraviolet radiation.
The discovery offers new clues about how dying stars distribute the elements needed to build planets—and potentially life.
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The Fastest Star Ever Found Is Racing Around Our Galaxy’s Black Hole Sep 04, 2026

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Astronomers have discovered S301, the fastest star ever observed in the Milky Way, racing around the supermassive black hole Sagittarius A* at an astonishing 25,000 km/s.
Its extreme orbit takes it closer to the black hole than any known star, offering scientists a rare opportunity to test Einstein’s relativity and measure the black hole’s spin.
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