Alien life may not be carbon-based, new study suggests

Intriguing 'autocatalytic' reactions appear to be far more common than scientists had thought. Self-sustaining chemical reactions that could support …

Author: Charles Q. Choi

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NASA's Perseverance rover sets record for longest Mars drive on autopilot

The rover's autopilot even guided it through boulders not seen by orbiting spacecraft. NASA's Perseverance rover, along with its automatic navigation …

Author: Sharmila Kuthunur

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NASA's KMars rovers could inspire a more ethical future for AI

Instead of replacing humans, robots could amplify our skills, while navigating ethical challenges and promoting compassionate AI collaboration. Since …

Author: Janet Vertesi, The Conversation

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A new image from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope blows past Hubble again, revealing an iconic supernova in unprecedented detail

NASA's powerful James Webb Space Telescope has once again blown away its predecessor, the Hubble telescope, by capturing a new image of an iconic supernova remnant in the greatest detail yet. Supernova 1987A was first discovered in 1987, as its name suggests. A supergiant star exploded, creating a …

Author: Morgan McFall-Johnsen and Grace Eliza Goodwin

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NASA's Ingenuity helicopter breaks altitude record on 59th Mars flight

The little chopper rose 66 feet (20 meters) above the red dirt during its Sept. 16 sortie. NASA's Ingenuity helicopter keeps pushing the boundaries of …

Author: Mike Wall

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