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What is a nova outburst? Astrophysicist explains science behind the once-in-a-lifetime event that will light up the sky this year
Illustration of a star-field.

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What is a nova outburst? Astrophysicist explains science behind the once-in-a-lifetime event that will light up the sky this year

Yes, the moon is shrinking. Here’s what that means for the planned Artemis III mission — and future lunar visits
A waning gibous moon.

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Yes, the moon is shrinking. Here’s what that means for the planned Artemis III mission — and future lunar visits

Are space elevators possible? Physicist says they could transform humanity into a ‘spacefaring civilization’
View of planet earth from the porthole of a spacecraft in space.

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Are space elevators possible? Physicist says they could transform humanity into a ‘spacefaring civilization’

Ye’s titanium teeth: How would they fare as teeth? Experts weigh in on his oral transformation
Kanye West at the Oscar Party wearing oversized sunglasses, a black shirt, and a chunky gold necklace.

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Ye’s titanium teeth: How would they fare as teeth? Experts weigh in on his oral transformation

The physics of rapid ‘depressurization.’ Passengers on Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 could have died if blowout occurred above 40,000 feet, physicist says
NTSB Investigator-in-Charge John Lovell examining fuselage plug area of the Alaska Airlines plane.

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The physics of rapid ‘depressurization.’ Passengers on Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 could have died if blowout occurred above 40,000 feet, physicist says

Why you probably won’t see the Northern Lights in New England—despite early forecasts
northern lights

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Why you probably won’t see the Northern Lights in New England—despite early forecasts

Physicist explains why the Titan submersible’s carbon fiber was ineffective
The carbon fiber debris from the Titan submersible.

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Physicist explains why the Titan submersible’s carbon fiber was ineffective

Physicist explains how Titan’s ‘catastrophic implosion’ happened–and what it meant for those on board
oceangate titan submersible underwater

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Physicist explains how Titan’s ‘catastrophic implosion’ happened–and what it meant for those on board

Hockey physics: What are the forces responsible for a good slap shot? Naturally, we asked a physicist

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Hockey physics: What are the forces responsible for a good slap shot? Naturally, we asked a physicist

‘I really look at Northeastern as a turning point in my life.’ How a co-op launched Joseph Heyman to NASA’s Hall of Honor
A space shuttle launches

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‘I really look at Northeastern as a turning point in my life.’ How a co-op launched Joseph Heyman to NASA’s Hall of Honor

Scientists have found proof of an ancient Martian ocean. It could mean we’re closer to finding life on Mars
the rocky surface of Mars

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Scientists have found proof of an ancient Martian ocean. It could mean we’re closer to finding life on Mars

Northeastern’s Barabási receives prestigious prize from the American Physical Society
Albert-László Barabási looks at 3D network models laid out on a desk

Northeastern’s Barabási receives prestigious prize from the American Physical Society