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XRISM Pinpoints Chlorine and Potassium Surplus in Cassiopeia A, Challenging Supernova Models

The results point to vigorous internal mixing in massive stars, motivating XRISM observations of other remnants.

PNAS Study Finds Rare Water-Rich Meteorite Relics in Chang'e-6 Far-Side Samples

Titan Study Shows Hydrogen Cyanide Mixing With Methane and Ethane in Stable Co-Crystals

Ryugu Samples Reveal Late Flowing Water That Upends Asteroid Water Models

Study Reveals Hidden Nano-Crystals in Space Ice