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Richard Vaughan

A Giant Planet Was Hiding in Plain Sight

Plot twist: Astronomers just found a massive alien planet—35 times heavier than Earth—lurking in a star system we thought we knew inside out! Kepler-139f was basically invisible because it didn’t pass in front of its star from our view, but scientists cracked the case by tracking the weird tugs and timing of its neighbors. Turns out, there could be even more hidden worlds out there. Space is seriously full of surprises! #Science #SpaceDiscovery #Exoplanet

James Brady

Greenland Sharks’ Secret Baby Hideout Revealed!

Turns out, Greenland sharks—those ancient, 500-year-old giants—aren’t having their babies in Greenland after all! Scientists just cracked the case: the pups are probably born way closer to Denmark, deep in the North Atlantic. These sharks are super rare and mysterious, so finding their nursery is a big deal for protecting them (they’re listed as vulnerable). Next up: tracking these elusive babies with satellites and DNA. Shark nursery mystery, kinda solved! #Science #GreenlandShark #SharkWeek

Melvin Mosley

Meteor Shower Alert: Fireballs Incoming!

Perseids meteor shower is coming back in 2025, and it could light up the sky with up to 100 meteors an hour—plus some epic fireballs! The catch? A super-bright moon might steal the show during the peak, but you can still catch the action if you look before or after the brightest nights. Pro tip: set your alarm for pre-dawn and keep your eyes peeled for those colorful streaks. Who’s up for a stargazing night? #Science #Perseids2025 #MeteorShower

Michael Flores

NASA Spots a Super Earth Flashing Signals

NASA just found a wild new 'Super Earth' planet 154 lightyears away that's literally flashing us a mysterious signal. This planet, TOI-1846 b, is almost twice as wide as Earth and four times heavier, and it’s got a weird mix of rocky and icy layers—maybe even a shallow ocean. The catch? It’s 300°C on the surface, but water could be hiding on its dark side. Alien life? Probably not, but this is one for the space nerds! #Science #NASA #SpaceDiscovery

Zachary Gutierrez

Hot, Fiery Planets Could Still Host Life?!

Turns out, some rocky exoplanets that look like total volcanic nightmares might actually be perfect for life! Stanford researchers found that even without plate tectonics, these 'Ignan Earths' can keep their climates chill enough for oceans and maybe even ecosystems. Instead of wild eruptions, they have a constant simmer of mini-volcanoes that balance out greenhouse gases—kind of like Earth’s own thermostat. Basically, a planet doesn’t need to be a twin of Earth to be habitable. Who knew? #Science #SpaceNews #Exoplanets

Tamara Jones

Antarctica’s Hidden Green Past?!

Scientists just found out that the land under Antarctica’s ice sheets is way flatter than anyone thought—and it’s been that way for 80 million years! Turns out, this ancient ground used to be green and only got iced over about 34 million years ago. The wild part? The shape of this land is actually affecting how fast the ice melts today, which could totally change what we know about rising sea levels and climate change. Mind blown! #Science #Antarctica #ScienceNews

Michelle York

Skeletons Spill 37,000 Years of Disease Tea

Imagine scientists using ancient bones and teeth to map out 37,000 years of human infections! Turns out, our ancestors were basically living with bugs nonstop—from oral bacteria in Ice Age Siberia to plague DNA in Viking skulls. Farming and hanging out with animals brought a wave of new diseases, and some of the genes that helped us survive back then now mess with our immune systems today. Our DNA is basically a diary of every nasty bug we’ve ever met! #Science #AncientDNA #HumanHistory

Melvin Mosley

Thousands of Sea Creatures Wash Up Dead

Have you seen those haunting pics from South Australia? Beaches are literally covered in dead fish and shellfish—over 9,000 animals gone, thanks to a toxic algal bloom called Karenia mikimotoi. Experts say it’s not just a local disaster; these blooms can wreck entire ecosystems for years. Rising ocean temps might be making things worse, and there aren’t enough experts to keep up. It’s a wake-up call for better marine protection and research! #Science #OceanCrisis #ClimateChange

Zachary Gutierrez

NASA’s Sun Selfie: Closest Pics Ever!

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe just pulled off the ultimate sun selfie—flying closer to the sun than anything ever before and snapping jaw-dropping video of the corona! Not only did it break its own speed record (430,000 mph!), but it also caught solar winds and wild magnetic switchbacks up close. The best part? These images are helping scientists figure out how solar storms start and how to keep our tech (and astronauts) safe. Space weather just got way more real! #Science #NASA #ParkerSolarProbe

martinezlaura

Meteor Shower Alert: 100 Shooting Stars?!

Nature’s got its own fireworks show coming up—the Perseid meteor shower! You could catch up to 100 shooting stars an hour at its peak on August 12, but a bright full moon might make it harder to see the faint ones. Pro tip: try watching between July 18-28 for darker skies (just expect fewer meteors). No telescope needed—just find a dark spot, look northeast, and enjoy the cosmic light show! #Science #PerseidMeteorShower #Stargazing

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