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In the hunt for dark matter, are axions our best bet?

Scientists investigating the true identity of dark matter are finding new evidence to support one leading candidate: axions.

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The sun readies for its close-up as Europe's Solar Orbiter approaches

The European Solar Orbiter mission will make its closest approach to the sun later this month, promising to capture images that could unravel some of the mysteries of our star's behaviour.

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SpaceX to launch 48 Starlink satellites, land rocket Wednesday morning: Watch live

SpaceX will launch four dozen Starlink internet satellites and land the returning rocket on Wednesday (March 9), and you can watch the action live.

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Tour Orion the Hunter as we visit a constellation icon

A look at the constellation of Orion: its history, shape and position

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Best camera phone 2022: Smartphones with stargazing capabilities

Our recommended camera phones for anyone looking to rely on a smartphone for photos and video.

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Polaris Dawn crew to take Ukrainian flag to space this year

The all-private Polaris Dawn crewed mission joined other space entities worldwide in supporting Ukraine.

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NASA's Mars rover Perseverance snags 7th Red Planet rock sample

Perseverance just socked away another Martian rock sample, the seventh that it has collected since landing on the Red Planet in February 2021.

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Nuclear fusion is one step closer with new AI breakthrough

The green energy revolution promised by nuclear fusion is now a step closer, thanks to the first successful use of a cutting-edge artificial intelligence system to shape the superheated hydrogen plasmas inside a fusion reactor.

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Go to infinity and beyond with new Lightyear toys from Mattel

The famous toy manufacturer is making a new line of toys ahead of the movie's release in July.

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Save a massive £300 on the HTC Vive Cosmos Elite

Now's a great time to bag a huge saving on an elite-level VR headset.

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China's Yutu 2 rover beams back stunning image after 3 years on moon's far side

China's Yutu 2 rover has returned a view of its path over three years of travel across the harsh environment of the moon's far side.

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International Women's Day 2022: China's 1st woman on space station sends message from orbit

The first woman on China's space station celebrated International Women's Day from orbit on March 8.

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International Women's Day 2022: Here's 20 trailblazing women in astronomy and astrophysics

From discovering planets to following comets, women all over the world play a crucial role in astronomy.

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Rocket Lab will build Neutron, a next-generation reusable booster, in Virginia

Rocket Lab will build its next-generation Neutron launcher in Virginia, at a site adjacent to the company's coastal U.S. launch pad.

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Pioneering women in space: A gallery of astronaut firsts

Women have set many records in space and achieved a number of spaceflight firsts. We take a look at some of these pioneering women in this gallery.

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CERN pauses future research collaboration with Russia at Ukrainian scientists' request

CERN will not enter new cooperations with Russian scientific institutions following a request of Ukraine's scientists to halt partnerships with Russian science institutions.

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A sweet surprise and a bittersweet farewell — Commander's report: sol 14

Commander Musilova admits to being deeply moved by her crew when they prepare a surprise gift and celebration in her honor, commemorating their extraordinary time on Mars as well.

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This long-lost asteroid impact was so big its debris left more than 30 craters

The resulting debris created several dozen craters, the largest nearly 230 feet across.

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Astronomers spot tantalizing large molecule near star with 'comet factory'

Astronomers spotted the largest molecule yet found in a planet-forming disk, which they say will tell us more about the origin of life.

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It seemed like the most dangerous asteroid in a decade, but it definitely won't hit Earth

A recently discovered asteroid seemed to be on a trajectory to hit Earth next year, but orbit recalculation eventually revealed it will miss our planet.

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Alternatives to the Big Bang Theory (infographic)

Most astronomers believe the universe began 13.8 billion years ago in a sudden explosion called the Big Bang. Other theorists have invented alternatives and extensions to this idea.

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