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Cosmic Origins … Cosmic Origins Community Galaxies SIG Seminar, Feb… About Community Executive Committee Science Groups News & Events Cosmic Pathfinders Early Career Workshop Opportunities Missions Studies News & Events Resources   Galaxies Science Interest Group Seminar, February 4th, 2026 4 February 2026 Monsters in the Dark: Searching Far andContinue Reading

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Roman … Roman Roman Science Interest Group  Home About Roman Mission Overview Why is Roman Important? Who is Nancy Grace Roman? Frequently Asked Questions Mission Timeline Partners Meet the Team Science Overview Dark Energy Dark Matter Exoplanets Large Area Near-Infrared Surveys Observing with Roman General Investigator Program For Scientists ObservatoryContinue Reading

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The Sun emitted a strong solar flare, peaking at 7:13 a.m. ET on Feb. 4. NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory, which watches the Sun constantly, captured an image of the event.  NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory captured this image of a solar flare — seen as the bright flash toward the upperContinue Reading

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Melting ice from West Antarctica once delivered huge amounts of iron to the Southern Ocean, but algae growth did not increase as expected. Researchers found the iron was in a form that marine life could not easily use. This means more melting ice does not automatically boost carbon absorption. InContinue Reading

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A House hearing exposed sharp divisions over whether loosening environmental laws and expanding logging will protect communities from catastrophic fires. Scientists urged a shift toward investing in fire-resilient homes and landscapes. By Katie Surma Lawmakers from both parties agreed at a congressional hearing Tuesday that the federal government must actContinue Reading

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Even in some of the most isolated corners of the Pacific, plastic pollution has quietly worked its way into the food web. A large analysis of fish caught around Fiji, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu found that roughly one in three contained microplastics, with Fiji standing out for especially high contamination.Continue Reading