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Modern Monitoring Clarifies the Moon’s Mysterious Flashes

A nine-year ESA-backed survey has confirmed nearly 200 impact flashes.

1.6-Kiloton Fireball Lights Southern Japan, Likely Broke Up Over Pacific

Dyed Peacock Feathers Function as First Animal Biolaser Cavity