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Some people have claimed to see the effect, but it’s never been confirmed because it’s mostly happening at wavelengths too ...

Rocks from the Apollo missions show there was strong magnetism on the Moon, but researchers now believe these rocks mark ...

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Alfredo has a PhD in Astrophysics and a Master's in Quantum Fields and Fundamental Forces from Imperial College London. Laura ...

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It’s unclear if it's even feasible, but it would be a danger to space exploration, astronomy, and even our health.

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