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Strange Ripples in the Milky Way Suggest it Collided with Another Galaxy

The Milky Way features odd ripples and scientists think a newly-discovered dwarf galaxy is the culprit.

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These Impressive Animal Dads Go Above and Beyond for their Offspring

We're sure your dad jokes are great and all, but these animal dads are about to give a master class in parenting.

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The Science Behind These Stunning 'White Rainbows'

White rainbows, aka fog bows, are similar to colorful rainbows except for one minor thing that makes a big impact on its appearance.

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People with Six Fingers Have the Upper Hand in Dexterity, Study Finds

A study found that properly developed extra fingers are actually pretty useful. The participants were so dexterous, they could even tie their shoes with one hand!

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NASA's Developing a Giant Shade to Block Out Light from Stars

As part of NASA's Exoplanet Exploration Program, engineers at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory are designing a 'starshade,' which could make it easier for telescopes to find and photograph exoplanets.

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NASA Created a Giant Shade to Block Out Light from Stars

NASA's Exoplanet Exploration Program and engineers at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory design a starshade, allowing telescopes to photograph exoplanets from other solar systems.

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Why Do Some Hubble Pics Have Missing Pieces?

Ever wondered why some Hubble Space Telescope images have that strange, staircase appearance? Here's your answer.

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Bill Nye's LightSail Set to Launch on SpaceX's Falcon Heavy

The Planetary Society's solar-powered spacecraft harnesses the sun's energy to travel in space. The groundbreaking LightSail 2 will hitch a ride on Falcon Heavy's first-ever night flight.

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Giant Stone Money Discovered as the 'Original Bitcoin'

A University of Oregon study traces cryptocurrency's origins back to an ancient stone money system used in western Micronesia.

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Scientists Discover Why Our Galaxy's Black Hole is So Quiet

NASA's SOFIA project is looking at what makes black holes active versus quiet, which has revealed why the Milky Way's black hole is so docile.

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Get Ready for June's Strawberry Full Moon

Look up to the night sky this month to catch a glimpse of this special full moon.

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Mysterious Holes in Antarctica's Sea Ice Solved By Scientists

A University of Washington-led team of scientists used robots and seals to help them understand why mysterious holes form in Antarctic sea ice, according to a study published in the journal Nature.

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