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If another gravity theory is correct, "then the broader implications are enormous," astrophysicist Stacy McGaugh told ...

Central Florida is already an important and growing hub for humanity's efforts to thrive in outer space. The University of Central Florida now wants to bolster that by developing one-of-a-kind "space ...

Microplastics in the atmosphere may be altering weather and climate by facilitating ice formation in clouds. Penn State ...

A solar wind event squashed the protective bubble around Uranus just before Voyager 2 flew by the planet in 1986, shifting ...

The energized particles around the planet defied their understanding of how magnetic fields work to trap particle radiation, ...

Scientists have spotted microplastics, tiny pieces of plastic smaller than 5 millimeters, in some of the most pristine environments on Earth, from the depths of the Mariana Trench to the snow on Mt.

"Microplastics can affect precipitation patterns, weather forecasting, climate modeling, and even aircraft safety".

Clouds affect Earth's weather and climate in many ways. New research suggests that the presence of microplastic particles ...

A National Academies report suggests the failure of the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico may have been exacerbated by the radio telescope's powerful electromagnetic radiation.

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