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Webb spots water clouds on exoplanet
The James Webb Space Telescope detected water clouds on a Jupiter-sized planet 7.5 light-years away. The planet shows chemical complexity and cloud patterns similar to Earth.
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Artemis 2 tech finds Earthly use
NASA's Artemis 2 mission has led to innovations now used in daily life. Memory foam, originally developed for space, is now common in furniture and medical gear.
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SPHEREx detects water and methane in brown dwarfs
NASA's SPHEREx telescope has identified water and methane in several brown dwarfs. The findings appear in The Astrophysical Journal.
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Formaldehyde May Have Helped Life Begin on Mars
Ancient rains on Mars may have contained formaldehyde, which could have triggered chemical reactions needed for life. The study suggests this compound might have been present in the planet's early environment.
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Student Identifies Three Unusual Dwarf Galaxies
Julian Shapiro, a UC Berkeley student, discovered three dwarf galaxies that defy standard star formation rules. The galaxies are named after him, marking a rare honor for a young researcher.
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Webb Telescope Studies Debris Disks Around Young Stars
The James Webb Space Telescope is observing debris disks around young stars. These disks may offer clues about the early solar system's formation. Scientists are comparing these systems to our own.