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Astronomers Detect Possible Dwarf Planet Beyond Pluto Using Rubin Observatory
The newly spotted trans-Neptunian object, designated 2026 ED138, could become the sixth officially recognized dwarf planet in the solar system.
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Fire at South Carolina Nuclear Lab Prompts Emergency Order and Worker Injury
Officials lifted the alert after surveys found no detectable radiological contamination.
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International Metrology Body Votes to Eliminate Leap Seconds Starting in 2027
The historic decision aims to protect global computer networks and critical infrastructure from timing glitches caused by irregular Earth rotation.
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Rescued Capybaras Flourish as Educational Ambassadors at Florida Animal Shelter
Three young rodents named after prominent animal advocates have grown past eighty pounds while supporting sanctuary programs.
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4.9 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off South Australian Coast
Residents across the Adelaide region reported tremors, though authorities confirmed there is no risk of a tsunami.
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October Hunter's Moon Illuminates the Night Sky
The full moon reaches peak brightness as stargazers also look for Saturn.
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Astronomers and Physicists Uncover New Clues About Antimatter
Recent studies reveal how antimatter escapes galaxies, while physicists achieve breakthroughs in trapping single antiparticles for months.
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Seismic Swarm Continues in the Southern Tyrrhenian Sea Following Recent Tremors
The INGV continues to monitor seismic activity in the region, while experts clarify that recent tremors are unrelated to the Marsili underwater volcano.
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Daylight Saving Time Ends Across the U.S. as Clocks Turn Back
Most Americans will gain an extra hour of sleep as standard time returns, while legislative efforts to make daylight saving time permanent remain stalled in Washington.
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Mexican High School Student Wins Gold Medal for Acoustic Fire Extinguisher
Ángela Karime Venegas Hernández earned top honors at the International Science and Invention Fair in Indonesia for her innovative sound-based prototype.
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Seismic Swarm Shakes Southern Tyrrhenian Sea Near Aeolian Islands
Experts report decreasing energy levels after a recent sequence of minor earthquakes off the coast of Sicily, while monitoring active geological structures in the region.
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Physicists Trap Single Antimatter Particle for Months
Researchers isolate a solitary positron in a vacuum using electric and magnetic fields to study its quantum states and test fundamental physics.
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Italy Maintains Biannual Time Change as Standard Time Approaches
Italy will transition back to standard time in late October 2026, choosing to keep the biannual clock adjustments following an EU consultation.
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International Experts Vote to Eliminate Leap Seconds Starting in 2027
The change aims to protect digital systems from disruptions caused by Earth's shifting rotation.
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Century's Longest Total Solar Eclipse Scheduled for August 2027
Parts of Europe and North Africa will experience over six minutes of total darkness during the rare celestial event.