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Space

Asteroid sampled by NASA may once have been part of an ocean world

A sample from the asteroid Bennu, brought back by the OSIRIS-REx mission, contains hints that it was once part of a planetesimal with conditions favourable for life to emerge

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Comet Arrokoth

Space

Pancake-like comets may be made by whirling clouds of pebbles

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The surprising benefits of having an asymmetrical face, body and brain

Mind

The surprising benefits of having an asymmetrical face, body and brain

Features

Space

Why moon missions in 2024 could reveal both our history and our future

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Space

Neptune isn't as blue as we thought it was

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Image of Io captured by the Juno spacecraft on 30 December 2023

Space

Extreme close-up of Jupiter’s moon Io captured by Juno spacecraft

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Health

Probiotics helped reduce fatigue and memory loss from long covid

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Uranus's moon Miranda

Space

Moons around Uranus may suddenly develop atmospheres in the spring

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Space

Stolen planet could be hiding on the edge of our solar system

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Artist's impression of a planet around a red giant star

Space

Strange alien worlds suggest Earth could survive the death of the sun

We thought there was no chance our world could survive the fiery death of the sun in another 5 billion years. Now sightings of strange "orphan planets" might force us to rewrite the story

Features

Health

Removing zombie-like cells may help treat multiple sclerosis

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Space

Passing star could fling Earth out past Pluto into the Oort cloud

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Health

A type of vitamin B3 might treat chronic pain related to inflammation

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Space

Can we smash together all of the asteroids to build a new planet?

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