Meteorite Crash in New Jersey Home Reveals 'Alien Chemistry'
A rare meteorite that struck a New Jersey residence contained salty fluids and molecules crucial for life, offering new insights into the origins of life on Earth.
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Elusive Planet Discovered Orbiting Young Star After Decade-Long Search
Two independent teams using different telescopes identified the faint gas giant around Beta Pictoris, marking the dimmest directly imaged planet to date.
Baby Vicuña Born at Highland Wildlife Park
The Highland vicuña, the smallest member of the camel family, is settling in well with its herd at the park.
Elusive Planet Found Orbiting Young Star After Decade-Long Search
Astronomers used two different telescopes to detect the dimmest planet ever directly imaged from Earth.
US-Russian Crew Arrives at International Space Station for 8-Month Mission
Despite geopolitical tensions, NASA and Roscosmos continue cooperation aboard the orbiting laboratory.
First Baby T. Rex Fossils Discovered in Museum Drawer
Researchers have identified the first known fossils of baby tyrannosaurs, revealing that the juvenile dinosaurs were surprisingly small and suggesting a unique reproductive strategy.
Tyrannosaurus Rex Fossil Sells for Record-Breaking $50.1 Million
The exceptionally preserved T. rex specimen, known as 'Gus,' fetched the highest price ever paid for a dinosaur fossil at a Sotheby's auction.
Tyrannosaurus Rex Skeleton Fetches Record Price at Auction
A rare Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton, unearthed over three summers and meticulously reconstructed, has become the most expensive dinosaur ever sold at auction.
Four Hidden White Dwarf Stars Discovered Near Earth
Astronomers using the Hubble Space Telescope found four previously concealed white dwarf stars orbiting larger red dwarf companions.