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An event of astronomical proportions made Aiken a star in the late 19th century. On Dec. 6, 1882, scientists from around the ...

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A research team from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has advanced the ...

January 2026 monthly horoscopes are here, revealing a month made for love that benefits each zodiac sign's relationship.

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A newly discovered exoplanet is rewriting the rules of what planets can be. Orbiting a city-sized neutron star, this ...

Scientists using the James Webb telescope observed a distant exoplanet with an atmosphere of soot and diamonds, challenging ...

Richard Fishacre used his knowledge of light and colour to argue against ‘fifth element’ theories of the day ...