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Illinois residents may be able to catch a peek of the first full moon of 2026 tonight. Here's when to venture outside.

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REx reveals asteroid Bennu contains life's building blocks, shedding light on Earth's origins and the potential for extraterrestrial life.

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A new study questions dark energy's role in the universe's acceleration, suggesting it may be weakening instead.

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