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Who was James Webb?
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He was responsible for some of humanity's greatest achievements, and his name now graces a massive NASA project. But how did a law degree lead to being a space pioneer?
How Long Does the Once-dimming Star Betelgeuse Have Left?
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Star-gazers gasped when they saw how much Betelgeuse dimmed in 2019 and the reason wasn't clear. Even though it's back up to full strength, how long will it be before it explodes? We haven't seen a supernova in over 400 years.
The Great Red Spot May Expose Jupiter's Watery Secret
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Finding a reservoir of water on Jupiter is one of the most pressing issues in planetary science. Learn more about water on Jupiter at HowStuffWorks.
What Is a Cosmic Cow?
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Astronomers at HaleakalÄ Observatory in Hawaii noted a bright X-ray emission in 2018, which persisted for three weeks and glowed ten times more brightly than previously studied supernovas, but are just now beginning to understand it.
Which Planets Are Considered 'Earth-like' and Why?
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Exoplanets are planets that orbit stars other than our sun. Read about exoplanets and find out how scientists are searching for exoplanets with life.
How Do Stars Form? A Stellar Journey from Dust to Dazzle
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How are stars formed? In this article we'll explain stars and learn how stars are formed.
Kilonovas Are Some of the Biggest, Baddest Stellar Blasts in Space
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Get ready for the most powerful electromagnetic explosion the universe has ever known.
How Stars Work
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When you look up at night and see thousands of stars, have you ever wondered what you are looking at? Learn what stars are and how they live and die!
Why Did It Take So Long to 'Discover' Planet Nine?
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A massive planet seems to have been lurking on the edge of our solar system for some time now. Learn more about the Ninth Planet at HowStuffWorks Now.
Kepler-186f: Earth's Mysterious 'First Cousin'
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Kepler-186f was the first Earth-sized planet found within its star's habitable zone. But there's still a lot we don't know about it.