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NASA astronaut Jessica Watkins assists NASA astronaut Luke Delaney as he practices suiting up in a spacesuit in an International Space Station airlock simulator on May, 5, 2026, at the agency's Johnson Space Center Space Vehicle Mockup Facility in Houston.Source image · NASA
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NASA Astronauts to Answer Questions from Florida Students

NASA astronauts Jessica Watkins and Luke Delaney will answer STEM questions from Florida students aboard the International Space Station. The event, hosted by Sally Ride Elementary School, will stream live on NASA's Learn With NASA YouTube channel. This unique opportunity aims to deepen understanding of space exploration and STEM careers.

Using Chandra, astronomers have discovered that an outburst from a supermassive black hole, followed by a collision of two galaxy clusters, are the likely causes of an unusual formation in a galaxy cluster. The “Treble Clef” radio source was given its nickname because of a distinct shape in radio waves that resembles the musical symbol. This composite image of the Treble Clef and its galaxy cluster contains X-rays from Chandra and eROSITA, radio data from LOFAR, and infrared data from UKIRT.Source image · X-ray: NASA/CXC/INAF-IRA/A. Botteon et al.; Infrared: UKIDSS-GPS ; Radio: ASTRON/LOFAR; Image processing: NASA/CXC/SAO/N. Wolk
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NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory Reveals Formation of Radio Waves in 'Treble Clef' Galaxy Cluster Collision

Astronomers using NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory have identified the cause of a distinctive formation of radio waves, dubbed the 'Treble Clef,' in a galaxy cluster collision. The structure is likely due to an outburst from a supermassive black hole followed by the collision of two galaxy clusters. The discovery provides insight into the formation of galaxy clusters and the behavior of supermassive black holes.

Artemis I launches on November 16, 2022. Archive image; illustrative.NASA/Joel Kowsky · Archive image
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Deep Review Launches Publicly, Expanding to Verify Complex Documents

Deep Review, an AI system designed for rigorous verification of complex documents, including Google Docs and presentations, has launched publicly. Initially designed for academic papers, its capabilities have expanded to cover various domains, including legal and finance. It can be used as an iterative improvement tool during drafting and a verification tool during review. The system aims to address the validation bottleneck in content creation, where the human capacity for verification has remained fixed amid rapid AI-generated content.

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What are Kelvin waves? They're large, slow-moving ocean waves that don't break onshore.

Kelvin waves are large-scale, slow-moving ocean waves that don't break onshore like typical waves. They're difficult to see with the naked eye. In this graphic, satellite radar altimetry measurements reveal the sea surface signature of Kelvin waves, showing elevated sea surface heights in yellow and red/orange colors. (Image credit: NOAA Satellites)

Yi Lin, SPEARS testing and research lead at NASA Langley, holds one of the small coin-cell batteries that had just undergone thermal vacuum testing.Source image · NASA/Ryan Hill
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NASA Develops Batteries for Moon Operations

NASA is developing batteries that can function in extreme cold on the Moon's South Pole, crucial for future lunar operations and Artemis campaign. The project, Solid Power for Extreme Environment Adaptability and Resilience in Space (SPEARS), aims to ensure reliable and safe operation of batteries in harsh lunar conditions.

As the Artemis II crew members came close to passing behind the Moon and experiencing a planned loss of signal, they captured this image of a crescent Earth setting on the Moon’s limb on April 6, 2026. The edge of the visible surface of the Moon is called the “lunar limb."Source image · NASA
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NASA to Discuss Plans for 2028 Moon Return

NASA will provide an update on its plans to return American astronauts to the Moon by 2028, including details about Artemis III mission and progress on the 2028 timeline. The update will also highlight the agency's focus on lunar exploration and human presence on the lunar surface.

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Public Consultation for Future Circular Collider Ends in France and Switzerland

The public consultation for the Future Circular Collider (FCC) project in France and Switzerland concluded on October 1 and 2, respectively. Over 3,500 registrations were received for events organized during the four-month consultation period. The process involved two exercises tailored to the two Host States: a consultation exercise in Switzerland and a public debate in France. Results will be published in early December. This initiative aims to provide the public and CERN with a better understanding of the project and its complexity.

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CERN invites public to explore future of particle physics

CERN is hosting an exhibition titled 'Why? It matters.' Matière à questions invites the public to explore big questions, challenges, and decisions shaping the future of particle physics. Visitors will discover current thinking on future research, including mysteries of the Universe, technological challenges, and possible future accelerators. The exhibition also highlights the collaborative process of shaping the next decades of research.

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CERN Service Desk Enhances Quality Assurance for Calls

CERN's Service Desk aims to improve call quality by enhancing its quality assurance process. They ensure relevant and appropriate responses, correct procedures, and Code of Conduct respect. Consent for call recordings is given, with recordings stored for one month for quality checks. Feedback helps deliver better service.

Infrared view of the Milky Way’s center. Spitzer archive image; illustrative.NASA/JPL-Caltech · Archive image
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Mars Express captures Amazonis Mensa, a towering mountain on the Red Planet

The European Space Agency's Mars Express has captured a stunning image of Amazonis Mensa, a flat-topped mountain on Mars that stands three kilometers above the surrounding plains. The mountain, part of an ancient region sculpted by lava, wind, and space rocks, is one of three similar features on the planet. The image is interactive, allowing users to explore its features in detail.

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