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![An illustration showing a cosmic ray hitting the Telescope Array experiment's detectors.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gzLqtxMvERCUSffTtFZ5zF-320-80.png)
High-energy 'sun goddess' particle opens possibilities for new physics, exciting scientists
By Robert Lea published
Scientists have discovered a mysterious, highly energetic "sun goddess" particle that could act as a messenger for some of the universe’s most powerful events.
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China eyes additional modules for Tiangong space station
By Leonard David published
China will launch an extension module at an appropriate time and upgrade the basic configuration of the space station from the current 'T' shape to a cross shape.
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NASA's Psyche spacecraft just fired a laser 10 million miles away in deep space
By Rahul Rao published
The Psyche spacecraft just fired a laser on its way to a metal asteroiod, in a test that could help speed up science transmissions across the solar system.
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Dark matter data salvaged from balloon-borne telescope that landed hard on Earth
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
Science data from a damaged balloon-borne telescope was salvaged, thanks to old-fashioned SD drives.
![The miniature robotic arm inside China's Tiangong space station helps astronauts with science experiments and other activities.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NVbxfpQWTxpKbvbgWtvzVS-320-80.jpeg)
Surprise! China's space station has a 3rd, mini robotic arm. Watch it in action (video)
By Andrew Jones published
Inside the Tiangong space station's Mengtian experiment module, there's a small, dextrous arm that can assist astronauts' everyday activities, Chinese broadcaster CCTV revealed.
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A VR headset that could help astronaut mental health is launching to ISS on SpaceX rocket this week
By Elizabeth Howell published
ISS commander Andreas Mogensen will be the first to use the HTC Vive Focus 3 for the experiment.
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Euclid 'dark universe' telescope captures 1st full-color views of the cosmos (images)
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
This brings Euclid one step closer to mapping our universe's dark matter and dark energy, two elusive aspects of the realm we live in.
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Sci-fi inspired tractor beams are real, and could solve a major space junk problem
By Harry Baker published
Researchers are developing a real-life tractor beam, with the goal of pulling defunct satellites out of geostationary orbit to alleviate the space junk problem.
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These high-tech buzzers may help astronauts avoid getting lost in space (video)
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
Researchers at Brandeis University in Massachusetts are developing wearable devices which vibrate to help astronauts fight against getting lost in space.
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Future moon astronauts may 3D-print their supplies using lunar minerals
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
Microgravity 3D printing using a precious mineral abundant on the moon could help astronauts build on-demand supplies, shield themselves from UV radiation and even refine water, new study shows.
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