James Webb Space Telescope Spots Planet-Building Dust in the Butterfly Nebula

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August 29, 2025

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The James Webb Space Telescope has unveiled stunning new details of the Butterfly Nebula, a planetary nebula 3,400 light-years away. Using its infrared vision, Webb detected crystalline silicates, large dust grains, and carbon-rich PAH molecules within the nebula’s dusty torus. These discoveries reveal how dying stars recycle minerals and organic compounds, spreadin…

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NASA-ISRO NISAR Satellite Prepares to Deliver Sharpest-Ever Views of Earth

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August 31, 2025

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The NISAR satellite, developed by NASA and ISRO, is ready to begin full science operations. Using dual-band radar, it will provide high-precision data on land movement, ice dynamics, vegetation, and natural hazards, supporting global research and disaster management efforts.

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NASA’s Perseverance Rover Spots Megaripples, Proof Mars’ Soil Is Still Shifting

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August 31, 2025

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NASA’s Perseverance rover has discovered striking megaripples — giant Martian sand waves — at a site called Kerrlaguna in Jezero Crater. These formations, about a meter tall, are larger than Earth’s beach ripples but smaller than the biggest dunes. Scientists say they formed when Mars had a thicker atmosphere and stronger winds, and many now appear frozen in t…

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Scientists Create Glow-in-the-Dark Succulents That Can Replace Lamps and Streetlights

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August 31, 2025

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Chinese researchers have created succulents that glow in the dark using special afterglow particles. The plants can shine for up to two hours and may provide a sustainable, low-carbon alternative to traditional electric lighting in the future.