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The ‘ghostly glow’ in the solar system could be a ‘new addition’ to our understanding of its structure

The ‘ghostly glow’ in the solar system could be a ‘new addition’ to our understanding of its structure – but the source remains a mystery NASA’s Hubble Telescope has discovered a glow surrounding the solar system Scientists are baffled by this glow that is equivalent to 10 fireflies The team theorizes it could be dust …

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An amateur astronomer has captured a series of incredible photos of distant stars, planets and nebulae thousands of light-years away, all from his backyard.  Pictured: A full moon

A father-of-three captures spectacular images of Mars and the Moon using a telescope in his back garden

When you look up at the night sky from your backyard, you might spot a few stars if you’re lucky. But father-of-three James Flanagan wanted a better view and pointed his telescope “in the middle of the road” into space to get a closer look. He has since seen a lunar mountain range, the dusty …

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Magnificent: Nearly 30 years ago, the Pillars of Creation stunned the world of astronomy when they were captured by NASA's famous Hubble Space Telescope.  Now a new generation can enjoy a new take on the haunting scene after the US space agency's James Webb $10billion (£7.4billion) Super Space Telescope imaged the same tendrils of gas and dust in the shape of fingers (photo)

James Webb Telescope Unveils New View of Pillars of Creation

Nearly 30 years ago, the Pillars of Creation stunned the world of astronomy when they were captured by NASA’s famous Hubble Space Telescope. Now a new generation can enjoy a new take on the haunting scene after the US space agency’s James Webb $10billion (£7.4billion) Super Space Telescope imaged the same tendrils of gas and …

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New research finds more than three times as many fires occur in waste streams as a result of discarded batteries than was reported in 2021

Batteries left in discarded electrical appliances start more than 700 fires every year, report says

When you throw away your old gadgets after buying new gear for Christmas, you might want to think about removing the batteries first. Indeed, Material Focus research found that more than 700 fires have been started this year in garbage trucks and recycling centers by discarded electrical appliances. Batteries can be punctured by other elements …

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Scientists from the Field Museum in Chicago have studied the remains of Whatcheeria - a six-foot-long lake creature that roamed Iowa 340 million years ago

A terrifying 6-foot-long creature with bone-crushing jaws roamed Iowa 340 million years ago

While T.rex is often called the “king of the dinosaurs”, a new study has revealed that an equally ferocious predator roamed the Earth millions of years earlier. Scientists from the Field Museum in Chicago have studied the remains of Whatcheeria – a six-foot-long lake creature that roamed Iowa 340 million years ago. According to researchers, …

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Titanosaurs were a diverse group of gigantic, long-necked herbivorous dinosaurs found on every continent 100 million years ago

Senior dinosaur: a huge skeleton will be exhibited at the history museum

Senior dinosaur: Huge prehistoric beast skeleton bigger than a blue whale and heavier than Dippy the diplodocus will be on display at the history museum Titanosaurs were a group of gigantic, long-necked herbivorous dinosaurs Giant Dinosaurs Were Found On Every Continent 100 Million Years Ago The new exhibition will only narrowly fit into the enormous …

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