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![A view of the sample inside the OSIRIS-REx sample collector.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YbtqVMRwq7rjDbLEhyEe7b-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YbtqVMRwq7rjDbLEhyEe7b-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YbtqVMRwq7rjDbLEhyEe7b-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YbtqVMRwq7rjDbLEhyEe7b-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YbtqVMRwq7rjDbLEhyEe7b-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YbtqVMRwq7rjDbLEhyEe7b-970-80.jpg 970w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YbtqVMRwq7rjDbLEhyEe7b-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YbtqVMRwq7rjDbLEhyEe7b-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
NASA finally reveals 1st sample from potentially-hazardous asteroid Bennu — and it may contain the seeds of life
By Ben Turner published
After a years-long mission to collect and retrieve rock samples from the potentially hazardous asteroid Bennu, NASA has revealed its initial findings — and perhaps a clue to life’s origins on Earth.
![A visualisation of the huge, glowing planetary body produced by a planetary collision. In the foreground, fragments of ice and rock fly away from the collision and will later cross in between Earth and the host star which is seen in the background of the image.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bzDTXotzNanxFQzTTWG2Z8-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bzDTXotzNanxFQzTTWG2Z8-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bzDTXotzNanxFQzTTWG2Z8-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bzDTXotzNanxFQzTTWG2Z8-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bzDTXotzNanxFQzTTWG2Z8-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bzDTXotzNanxFQzTTWG2Z8-970-80.jpg 970w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bzDTXotzNanxFQzTTWG2Z8-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bzDTXotzNanxFQzTTWG2Z8-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
Astronomers spot violent afterglow of 2 massive planets that collided in a distant star system
By Robert Lea published
Astronomers detected the dusty afterglow of a massive planetary collision in a star system 3,600 light-years away, where two giant icy worlds met their end.
![A conceptual image of the sun launching a massive fiery plume toward Earth](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dkWg3XHQp7sZ9fttAWnwyb-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dkWg3XHQp7sZ9fttAWnwyb-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dkWg3XHQp7sZ9fttAWnwyb-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dkWg3XHQp7sZ9fttAWnwyb-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dkWg3XHQp7sZ9fttAWnwyb-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dkWg3XHQp7sZ9fttAWnwyb-970-80.jpg 970w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dkWg3XHQp7sZ9fttAWnwyb-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dkWg3XHQp7sZ9fttAWnwyb-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
Ancient superpowered solar storm that hit Earth 14,000 years ago is the 'biggest ever identified'
By Harry Baker published
High radiocarbon levels in the rings of subfossil tree stumps suggest that an incomprehensibly powerful solar storm, known as a "Miyake event," smashed into our planet more than 14 millennia ago.
![Bright red and yellow colors of the annular solar eclipse occurs on January 15, 2010 in Qingdao, Shandong Province of China.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zShRSRcqXsaeo3SLRGD4mh-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zShRSRcqXsaeo3SLRGD4mh-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zShRSRcqXsaeo3SLRGD4mh-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zShRSRcqXsaeo3SLRGD4mh-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zShRSRcqXsaeo3SLRGD4mh-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zShRSRcqXsaeo3SLRGD4mh-970-80.jpg 970w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zShRSRcqXsaeo3SLRGD4mh-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zShRSRcqXsaeo3SLRGD4mh-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
Exactly where and when to see the 'ring of fire' solar eclipse this weekend
By Jamie Carter published
A partial solar eclipse will be visible across most of the Americas on Oct. 14, with a rare 'ring of fire' annular eclipse visible in nine states.
![Solar eclipse glasses are NOT the same as sunglasses.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/khULTAuDtMftu9WvT7KpK5-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/khULTAuDtMftu9WvT7KpK5-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/khULTAuDtMftu9WvT7KpK5-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/khULTAuDtMftu9WvT7KpK5-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/khULTAuDtMftu9WvT7KpK5-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/khULTAuDtMftu9WvT7KpK5-970-80.jpg 970w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/khULTAuDtMftu9WvT7KpK5-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/khULTAuDtMftu9WvT7KpK5-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
Where to buy solar eclipse glasses before the Oct. 14 'ring of fire' eclipse
By Brandon Specktor published
It's not too late to buy safe, high-quality eclipse glasses before the Oct. 14 annular solar eclipse in North America. Just make sure you're buying from an approved vendor.
![Artist's depiction of the China Space Station Telescope.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8vtZyW9J45SKiqKpGcP4Y7-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8vtZyW9J45SKiqKpGcP4Y7-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8vtZyW9J45SKiqKpGcP4Y7-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8vtZyW9J45SKiqKpGcP4Y7-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8vtZyW9J45SKiqKpGcP4Y7-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8vtZyW9J45SKiqKpGcP4Y7-970-80.jpg 970w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8vtZyW9J45SKiqKpGcP4Y7-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8vtZyW9J45SKiqKpGcP4Y7-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
New Chinese space telescope will 'outdo Hubble', researchers claim
By Leonard David published
China's Xuntian space telescope is scheduled to launch in 2024 and was designed to outdo NASA's Hubble.
![Moon in night sky above ocean.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2Ps8gws6mW7BMdxB2Tfyub-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2Ps8gws6mW7BMdxB2Tfyub-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2Ps8gws6mW7BMdxB2Tfyub-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2Ps8gws6mW7BMdxB2Tfyub-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2Ps8gws6mW7BMdxB2Tfyub-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2Ps8gws6mW7BMdxB2Tfyub-970-80.jpg 970w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2Ps8gws6mW7BMdxB2Tfyub-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2Ps8gws6mW7BMdxB2Tfyub-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
How to see bright Venus dance with a glowing crescent moon this week
By Jamie Carter published
Early on Oct. 10, the bright planet Venus will appear exceptionally close to the crescent moon in a lovely skywatching display. Here's when and where to watch.
![The birdlike galaxy NGC 2936 is being ripped apart by the smaller galaxy NGC 2937.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hsXrp8Xs3dq8CVPo25KATK-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hsXrp8Xs3dq8CVPo25KATK-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hsXrp8Xs3dq8CVPo25KATK-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hsXrp8Xs3dq8CVPo25KATK-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hsXrp8Xs3dq8CVPo25KATK-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hsXrp8Xs3dq8CVPo25KATK-970-80.jpg 970w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hsXrp8Xs3dq8CVPo25KATK-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hsXrp8Xs3dq8CVPo25KATK-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
Space photo of the week: Warped 'hummingbird galaxy' guards a cosmic egg
By Jamie Carter published
Hubble's image of two colliding galaxies, known as Arp 142, show how a small galaxy's gravity has shredded a once-large spiral into a birdlike figure.
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