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Pluto-Charon Formation Scenario Mimics Earth-Moon System Jan. 7, 2025 — A researcher has used advanced models that indicate that the formation of Pluto and Charon may parallel that of the Earth ...

Dozens of A-list artists came together to raise funds for L.A. wildfire recovery efforts. The six-hour benefit is available to stream on multiple platforms.

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The ancient Turkish city of Hierapolis, now home to Pamukkale resorts, also has to the oldest "Gate to Hell" on Earth. This ...

The discovery of a new asteroid this month has turned out to be Elon Musk's Tesla Roadster launched by SpaceX in 2018.