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Astronomers discover potential habitable super-earth orbiting an M-dwarf, or red dwarf, star located approximately 137 light-years away. Designated as TOI-715b, this planet boasts a radius about 1.55 times that of Earth's.

The unexpected reason behind insects circling lights at night. Since ancient times, humans have gathered around fires, noting how light at night can attract a swirling swarm of insects. This phenomenon has transcended into art, music, and literature, symbolizing irresistible yet perilous attractions.

Unearthed 45,000-year-old bones are the oldest modern human remains in Central Europe. New research suggests that modern humans ventured into chilly Northern Europe by crossing the Alps.

Two studies reveal crucial insights into long COVID amidst frustration. Healthcare professionals are gaining valuable insights to enhance the care of patients experiencing long COVID, thanks to two recent studies from the Post-COVID-19 Program at UT Health Austin, affiliated with Dell Medical School at the University of Texas, Austin.

First-ever video of newborn great white shark unveiled in a groundbreaking discovery. Renowned wildlife photographer and videographer, Carlos Gauna, known for his tireless efforts to unveil the mysteries of these oceanic giants, has achieved a remarkable feat.

Hubble discovers water-rich exoplanet with steamy atmosphere as the pursuit of discovering life beyond Earth is intricately tied to our exploration of water throughout the cosmos and on other celestial bodies. Water, one of the most prevalent molecules in the universe, plays a fundamental role in all recognized life forms, acting as a crucial solvent necessary for essential biological processes.

In its final moments, NASA's Mars helicopter captured a breathtaking aerial panorama. Despite sustaining irreparable damage that renders it unable to fly again, the Ingenuity helicopter managed to capture a panoramic view of the Martian desert during its last operational flight.

Renowned Nobel laureate and co-discoverer of 'echo of Big Bang' passes away at 90. Arno Penzias, the renowned cosmologist who was credited with the discovery of the cosmic microwave background (CMB) alongside Robert Wilson, died on January 22.

Japan's moon lander could still be saved with abundant received data. Japan turned off its moon lander nearly three hours after a historic touchdown to facilitate the potential recovery of the craft once the sun illuminates its solar panels, the space agency announced on Monday.

NASA unveils the abundance of the Bennu asteroid treasures as it opens the aluminum canister housing fragments of the ancient space rock. After overcoming difficulties with two stuck fasteners in the TAGSAM (Touch-and-Go Sample Acquisition Mechanism) head earlier this month, NASA's OSIRIS-REx team was able to open the canister successfully.

Japan space agency hopes to save Slim moon lander using sunlight. The space agency, JAXA, hopes to rescue Slim by strategically positioning it to receive sunlight after the historic lunar landing on Saturday, when it was powered down to conserve energy.

European astronauts reach the International Space Station on private mission. The exclusively European crew, which included Turkey's inaugural astronaut, successfully reached the ISS as part of Axiom Space's third mission, known as Axiom Mission 3 (Ax-3).

Oldest black hole discovered by the James Webb Space Telescope. Using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), a team of astronomers identified the black hole as the most distant ever observed as it consumed its host galaxy.

Cloned rhesus monkey highlights limits of cloning. Retro, a rhesus monkey clone born on July 16, 2020, is now over 3 years old, thriving, and showing robust growth, as reported by Falong Lu, one of the contributors to a study recently published in the journal Nature Communications.

Damaged Peregrine lunar lander headed for a fiery return to earth. The Peregrine spacecraft was launched just last week on the first U.S. mission targeting a moon landing in over half a century.

Scientists say the moon has entered a new era. For millennia, the moon served as a distant muse for humanity, its radiant presence in Earth's nightly expanse tantalizingly beyond our grasp, situated over 200,000 miles (321,868 kilometers) away.

NASA successfully unlocks stuck lid on asteroid Bennu sample container. In a significant development, more than three months after OSIRIS-REx's return to Earth, scientists have successfully accessed the capsule containing the asteroid Bennu sample material.

7 interacting galaxies identified as source of mysterious radio signal, as astronomers pinpoint it to an unusual cosmic location: a rare assemblage of "blob-like" galaxies. This unexpected revelation may provide valuable insights into the enigmatic nature of these brief and intense bursts of radio waves that have perplexed scientists for years.

NASA postpones astronaut moon landing to 2026. NASA's Artemis program, designed to return astronauts to the moon this decade amid renewed global interest in lunar exploration, is experiencing significant delays, according to an announcement by the space agency.

Critical fuel loss puts US moon landing mission at risk as Astrobotic Technology, the company behind the first lunar lander to launch from the United States in 50 years, abandons its attempt to land the Peregrine spacecraft on the moon.

First US moon mission in decades launches as ULA raises concerns over two of its payloads. A new towering rocket has successfully launched, carrying what could potentially become the first commercial lander to make contact with the moon. This mission marks the first lunar landing launched from the United States since 1972.

NASA offering to put you on the moon with the VIPER Rover. NASA is extending an invitation for individuals to submit their names for inclusion on the surface of the moon via the agency's inaugural robotic lunar rover, VIPER (Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover).

NASA spacecraft flies extremely close to Jupiter's moon Io, captures wild footage. NASA's Juno spacecraft recently achieved its closest-ever approach to Jupiter's moon Io, getting within 930 miles of the "surface of the most volcanic world." The space agency has released new images from this flyby.

Surge in respiratory illnesses sweeps across the United States as experts emphasize the critical importance of preventive measures, such as masking and vaccination, while underscoring the value of prompt treatment for those who fall ill.