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          <title>Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS originated in a &#39;loner&#39; place far colder than our solar system, scientists say</title>
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            3I/ATLAS is now exiting our solar system at more than 137,000 miles per hour. 
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          <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 26 06:16:03 +0000</pubDate>
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          <dc:creator>Biplab Das </dc:creator>
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          <title>UFO files released by US Department of War reveal strange sights Apollo astronauts saw</title>
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            The files raise intrigue but stop short of confirming the existence of extraterrestrial life. 
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          <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 26 05:31:37 +0000</pubDate>
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          <dc:creator>Pranjal Nath</dc:creator>
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          <title>What are some of the highest-energy particles in the universe made of? Scientists have an answer</title>
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            A new study, published in the journal Physical Review Letters, suggests that some of the highest-energy cosmic rays could contain atomic nuclei heavier than iron.
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          <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 26 04:28:00 +0000</pubDate>
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          <dc:creator>Biplab Das </dc:creator>
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          <title>Scientists finally know whether the Sun&#39;s activity alters its oxygen levels</title>
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            Knowledge of oxygen abundance may shed light on the evolutionary history of the Sun and other stars.
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          <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 26 01:27:08 +0000</pubDate>
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          <dc:creator>Biplab Das </dc:creator>
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          <title>Mega-constellations of satellites could soon interfere with astronomical observations, warns study</title>
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            Growing levels of light pollution due to satellites is obscuring our view of the universe.
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          <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 26 12:08:18 +0000</pubDate>
          <guid>https://starlust.org/mega-constellations-of-satellites-could-soon-interfere-with-astronomical-observations-warns-study/</guid>
          <dc:creator>Pranjal Nath</dc:creator>
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          <title>Our Moon offers unique environment for detecting gravitational waves from early universe, study suggests</title>
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            The Moon can fill a critical frequency gap that remains out of reach for both ground and space-based observatories.
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          <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 26 11:32:23 +0000</pubDate>
          <guid>https://starlust.org/our-moon-offers-unique-environment-for-detecting-gravitational-waves-from-early-universe-study-suggests/</guid>
          <dc:creator>Pranjal Nath</dc:creator>
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          <title>Scientists discover how rising solar activity is making space debris fall back to Earth faster</title>
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            &#34;This observation is expected to be key for planning sustainable space operations in the future.&#34;
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          <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 26 06:04:55 +0000</pubDate>
          <guid>https://starlust.org/scientists-discover-how-rising-solar-activity-is-making-space-debris-fall-back-to-earth-faster/</guid>
          <dc:creator>Saubhagya Mukherjee</dc:creator>
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          <title>Moon&#39;s darkest craters may now reveal how ice accumulated over a billion years at the South Pole</title>
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            Ice is key for long-term survival on the Moon and this pushes us closer to realizing a lunar base.
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          <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 26 10:39:54 +0000</pubDate>
          <guid>https://starlust.org/fresh-evidence-shows-how-ice-accumulated-over-a-billion-years-at-the-moons-south-pole/</guid>
          <dc:creator>Biplab Das </dc:creator>
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          <title>&#39;A dark, hot rock&#39;: Astronomers directly study exoplanet surface for the first time using JWST</title>
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            JSWT&#39;s direct observation of LHS 3844 b&#39;s surface is a massive stepping stone for exoplanet geology.
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          <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 26 06:51:35 +0000</pubDate>
          <guid>https://starlust.org/a-dark-hot-rock-astronomers-directly-study-exoplanet-surface-for-the-first-time-using-jwst/</guid>
          <dc:creator>Shiladitya Ray</dc:creator>
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          <title>Newly detected 40-meter asteroid close to Venus orbit could strike Earth with city-level impact</title>
          <link>https://starlust.org/newly-detected-40-meter-asteroid-close-to-venus-orbit-could-strike-earth-with-city-level-impact/</link>
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            It is likely to trigger damage like the Chelyabinsk object that injured 1,500 people in Russia.
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          <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 26 05:49:27 +0000</pubDate>
          <guid>https://starlust.org/newly-detected-40-meter-asteroid-close-to-venus-orbit-could-strike-earth-with-city-level-impact/</guid>
          <dc:creator>Biplab Das </dc:creator>
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          <title>Which celestial bodies in our solar system stand out as the strongest candidates to harbor life?</title>
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            While searching for life outside of planet Earth, we might not have to go beyond our solar system, as there is a chance that celestial bodies in our own neighborhood may host life.
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          <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 26 06:54:04 +0000</pubDate>
          <guid>https://starlust.org/which-celestial-bodies-in-our-solar-system-stand-out-as-the-strongest-candidates-to-harbor-life/</guid>
          <dc:creator>Disita Sikdar</dc:creator>
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          <title>Astronomers uncover Sombrero Galaxy’s elusive halo in unprecedented detail using Dark Energy Camera</title>
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            570MP DECam image unveils giant halo, star stream, and clues to ancient galactic collision.
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          <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 26 12:41:29 +0000</pubDate>
          <guid>https://starlust.org/astronomers-uncover-sombrero-galaxys-elusive-halo-in-unprecedented-detail-using-dark-energy-camera/</guid>
          <dc:creator>Nibedita Sen</dc:creator>
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          <title>New model decodes the Sun’s prominences—floating mountains of plasma larger than Earth</title>
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            The study may help predict dangerous solar storms and protect satellites and power grids.
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          <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 26 05:04:54 +0000</pubDate>
          <guid>https://starlust.org/new-model-decodes-the-suns-prominencesfloating-mountains-of-plasma-larger-than-earth/</guid>
          <dc:creator>Sandip Kishan</dc:creator>
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          <title>NASA Chief Isaacman backs Pluto’s return as planet, reigniting decades-old classification debate</title>
          <link>https://starlust.org/nasa-chief-isaacman-backs-plutos-return-as-planet-reigniting-decades-old-classification-debate/</link>
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            Back in 2006, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) shocked the world by denying Pluto its planetary status.
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          <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 26 12:57:10 +0000</pubDate>
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          <dc:creator>Disita Sikdar</dc:creator>
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          <title>Astroparticle physicist proposes to build an observatory on the Moon’s South Pole—here&#39;s why</title>
          <link>https://starlust.org/astroparticle-physicist-proposes-to-build-an-observatory-on-the-moons-south-poleheres-why/</link>
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            It will detect violent phenomena in our galaxy by directly capturing cosmic rays and gamma rays.
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          <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 26 04:16:09 +0000</pubDate>
          <guid>https://starlust.org/astroparticle-physicist-proposes-to-build-an-observatory-on-the-moons-south-poleheres-why/</guid>
          <dc:creator>Biplab Das </dc:creator>
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          <title>Humans can make a round trip to Mars within 153 days, new study reveals</title>
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            The orbital period of an asteroid provides clues to the shortest path to the Red Planet.
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          <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 26 12:46:41 +0000</pubDate>
          <guid>https://starlust.org/humans-can-make-a-round-trip-to-mars-within-153-days-new-study-reveals/</guid>
          <dc:creator>Biplab Das </dc:creator>
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          <title>Not everyone can fly on Artemis missions, but even middle schoolers can contribute to NASA science—here&#39;s how</title>
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            NASA has invited people from all over the world to help support their Artemis program and future human space exploration through several citizen science projects.
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          <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 26 08:25:33 +0000</pubDate>
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          <dc:creator>Pranjal Nath</dc:creator>
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          <title>Planets form more easily when they orbit two suns instead of one, new study suggests</title>
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            &#39;Binary stars were once seen as hostile environments for planet formation. What we&#39;re finding is that they can actually be extremely productive.&#39;
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          <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 26 06:53:08 +0000</pubDate>
          <guid>https://starlust.org/planets-form-more-easily-when-they-orbit-two-suns-instead-of-one-new-study-suggests/</guid>
          <dc:creator>Disita Sikdar</dc:creator>
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          <title>Ancient metal-rich Martian lake could power future human industries on Mars</title>
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            The metal deposits date back to a time when Mars&#39; climate was changing from wet to dry
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          <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 26 09:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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          <dc:creator>Biplab Das </dc:creator>
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          <title>Ultraviolet radiation from stellar flares might increase chances for life around small stars</title>
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            Scientists have found that liquid-water habitable zones can overlap with ultraviolet habitable zones around low-mass stars.
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          <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 26 07:09:48 +0000</pubDate>
          <guid>https://starlust.org/ultraviolet-radiation-from-stellar-flares-might-increase-chances-for-life-around-small-stars/</guid>
          <dc:creator>Disita Sikdar</dc:creator>
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