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A new survey maps nearby K-type stars and shows why these long-lived, stable stars are important targets in the search for ...

Benita Albert brings us part two of the two-part series on the career of Bob Benjamin. His career interest in astronomy began soon after graduating from Oak Ridge High School. You will find it ...

Harvard expert Avi Loeb claims the 3I/ATLAS comet's path is 'suspiciously' precise, sparking alien theories. NASA reveals the ...

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