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Mars Groundwater is a No Show
Another analysis of the data collected by radar showing reflections under Mars’s south polar ice provides evidence that it’s not water but volcanic rock.
Get Them While They’re Cold: Ice Pancakes
A rare, icy phenomenon normally seen in the Antarctic and Baltic Sea has now been photographed on Lake Michigan near Chicago, Illinois.
Young Stars Have Meandering Jet Set
In two star forming regions observed by the Gemini South observatory, stellar jets reveal the location of young stars and their interactions.
Review: All-in-One Lens for Canon Full-frame Mirrorless
Writer and photography Erik Madaus reviews the Canon RF 24-240mm all-in-one zoom lens, noting that its size and weight make it a struggle to carry.
Gas From Outside Galaxy Will Fuel Stars Inside
Archival data reveals faint traces of gas in the space beyond the Milky Way, indicating our galaxy will be able to refuel its star formation processes longer than expected.
Soon-to-be-Destroyed Planets Found Close to Their Stars
Three planets are discovered in distant star systems, and all of them are close to spiraling in toward their destruction, one in less than a million years.