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Astronomers say they spotted signs of a giant explosion releasing from a star beyond our solar system, one powerful enough to destroy a planet’s atmosphere.

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Jeff Bezos’ company deploys two satellites to study Mars.

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Exploring one of science's most exciting frontiers, the book "Life in Space" bridges astrophysics and biology to uncover the ...