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This Star Orbits Our Galaxy's Heart at a Record-Breaking Speed—and Could Help Uncover Secrets About the Behemoth Black Hole There

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Liberation Mural in Indio, California

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This Star Orbits Our Galaxy's Heart at a Record-Breaking Speed—and Could Help Uncover Secrets About the Behemoth Black Hole There

Latest Discoveries

NASA Awards First Prize in Phase 2 of Agency’s LunaRecycle Challenge

Wait, That’s Allowed?! This Odd U.S. Open Rule Catches Almost Every Tennis Fan Off Guard

Say hello to the TSA’s Cutest Canine of 2026

Liberation Mural in Indio, California

Daily Games

A Radiant Thought

Micro-Kindness

Nature's Resilience

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