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NASA's Swift telescope rescue mission launches while the Vera Rubin Observatory begins its cosmic survey, marking significant advances in space observation and exploration technology.

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A refrigerator-sized spacecraft has launched to rescue NASA's Swift telescope by grabbing onto it and nudging it to a higher orbit, enabling continued observation of powerful cosmic explosions and gamma-ray bursts.

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The Vera C. Rubin Observatory has begun the widest and deepest survey yet of the southern sky, promising unprecedented discoveries about the cosmos and celestial phenomena.

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NASA is considering sending a spare test version of its Mars rover to the Moon as part of plans to establish a lunar base, alongside a soccer ball as a symbolic payload.

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Scientists have created lab-made cells called 'SpudCells' using synthetic DNA that can grow, feed, divide and compete, raising profound questions about the definition of life and the future of synthetic biology.

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An Indian space startup is nearing its first rocket launch while SpaceX approaches a millenary milestone, signaling accelerating commercial space activity and competition in the industry.

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Researchers have discovered that turtle reptiles share a common ancestor with crocodiles and birds, providing new evolutionary insights into the origin of these ancient shelled creatures.

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A newly discovered 'ballista' spider, named after an ancient Roman crossbow weapon, uses a springy snare mechanism to catch prey, demonstrating remarkable evolutionary adaptations in predatory behavior.

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The America250 time capsule project is engineering methods to preserve historical treasures for 250 years, requiring advanced solutions to protect contents from moisture and environmental degradation.

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An Antarctic sea creature's bacterial toxins show promise for treating melanoma, with Florida-based researchers conducting underwater expeditions to explore potential therapeutic applications.

SOURCES56 articles · 6 outlets
theguardian.com16 articles
nytimes.com8 articles
aljazeera.com8 articles
arstechnica.com8 articles
wired.com8 articles
telegraph.co.uk8 articles