Carina Nebula shines with white-blue stars | Space photo of the day for Jan. 5, 2026
The Westerlund 2 star cluster is home to some of the Milky Way's brightest stars....
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The Westerlund 2 star cluster is home to some of the Milky Way's brightest stars....
Constellations, planets, a waxing moon and more grace the night sky this New Year's Eve....
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US drug company is seeking to acquire the maker of a new treatment for pancreatic cancer...