Watch launch of biggest, most powerful telescope
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U astronomer Anil Seth explains why the launch of the James Webb Space Telescope was a cosmically huge deal.
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Waste of space
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University of Utah engineers develop better method for cleaning up orbiting space junk.
Read MoreNew effort to map the universe, unravel mysteries of ‘dark energy’
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The international collaboration that includes the University of Utah aims to construct a 3-D map of the universe in more detail than ever before.
Read MorePerseverance Rover’s journey to Mars
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U alum Thomas Stucky, a KBRwyle engineer at NASA’s Ames Research Center, talked about NASA’s mission to search for life on Mars—and prepare for future human explorers.
Read MoreA reversal of Earth’s geomagnetic field
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Approximately 42,000 years ago the Earth’s geomagnetic field reversed, triggering dramatic climate shifts and fueling ecological change on a global scale.
Read MoreFirst daily surveillance of emerging COVID-19 hotspots
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As COVID-19 outbreaks sweep across communities, local officials are forced into a whack-a-mole approach to battling the virus. Geographers hope a new method will provide timely data to inform public policy.
Read More10 life lessons from an astronaut
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Scott Kelly, who spent a year in space, answered questions on maintaining physical and mental health, finding inspiration and remaining curious while in isolation.
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