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Star Explosion Reveals New Space Ingredients

Handout - Scientists have spotted chlorine and potassium hiding inside the remains of a blown-up star for the first time. Using Japan’s XRISM space telescope, they found these elements inside the giant cloud of debris left behind by the supernova called Cassiopeia A. The explosion happened about 11,000 light-years from Earth, but it is still giving up new secrets today. The find shows how stars don’t just light up the sky, they also make many of the elements that help build planets and life. Even long after a star explodes, it can still teach us something new about the universe. This discovery was published in a scientific paper on December 4 this year, and the image was released on January 28, 2024, using data from NASA’s Chandra telescope along with Hubble, Webb and Spitzer. Photo by Image credit: X-ray: NASA/CXC/SAO; Optical: NASA/ESA/STScI; IR: NASA/ESA/CSA/STScI/Milisavljevic et al., NASA/JPL/CalTech; Image Processing: NASA/CXC/SAO/J. Schmidt and K. Arcand via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tibetan Antelopes at Changtang National Nature Reserve - China

A Tibetan antelope is pictured at the Changtang National Nature Reserve in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, December 4, 2025. Winter is the mating season for Tibetan antelopes, which enjoy first-class state protection in China, and are mostly found in the Xizang Autonomous Region, Qinghai Province and the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Photo by Xinhua/Jiang Fan/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tibetan Antelopes at Changtang National Nature Reserve - China

A Tibetan antelope is pictured at the Changtang National Nature Reserve in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, December 4, 2025. Winter is the mating season for Tibetan antelopes, which enjoy first-class state protection in China, and are mostly found in the Xizang Autonomous Region, Qinghai Province and the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Photo by Xinhua/Jiang Fan/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tibetan Antelopes at Changtang National Nature Reserve - China

A Tibetan antelope is pictured at the Changtang National Nature Reserve in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, December 4, 2025. Winter is the mating season for Tibetan antelopes, which enjoy first-class state protection in China, and are mostly found in the Xizang Autonomous Region, Qinghai Province and the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Photo by Xinhua/Guo Yu/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tibetan Antelopes at Changtang National Nature Reserve - China

Two male Tibetan antelopes confront before a fight at the Changtang National Nature Reserve in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, December 4, 2025. Winter is the mating season for Tibetan antelopes, which enjoy first-class state protection in China, and are mostly found in the Xizang Autonomous Region, Qinghai Province and the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Photo by Xinhua/Jiang Fan/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Half-Empty Shelf of American Whiskey In Toronto - Canada

A half-empty shelf of American whiskey is pictured at the 100 Queens Quay East LCBO in Toronto on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Photo by Laura Proctor/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Half-Empty Shelf of American Whiskey In Toronto - Canada

A half-empty shelf of American whiskey is pictured at the 100 Queens Quay East LCBO in Toronto on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Photo by Laura Proctor/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington 4

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

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Ireland: Storm Bram Brings Severe Winds and Flooding 4

Storm Bram made landfall in Ireland bringing severe winds and flooding across the country on Tuesday, December 9.

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[Breaking News]Nobel laureate Sakaguchi arrives in Stockholm

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Dec. 4 Kyodo - Shimon Sakaguchi, a professor at the University of Osaka and a co-winner of the 2025 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine, arrives at Grand Hotel Stockholm in the Swedish capital on Dec. 5, 2025, ahead of the award ceremony on Dec. 10. (Kyodo)

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[Breaking News]Nobel laureate Sakaguchi leaves for Stockholm

OSAKA, Japan, Dec. 4 Kyodo - Shimon Sakaguchi, a professor at the University of Osaka and a co-winner of the 2025 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine, meets the press at Osaka airport straddling Hyogo and Osaka prefectures on Dec. 4, 2025, before leaving for Stockholm to attend the award ceremony. (Kyodo)

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[Breaking News]Nobel laureate Kitagawa arrives in Stockholm

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Dec. 4 Kyodo - Professor Susumu Kitagawa of Kyoto University, a co-winner of the 2025 Nobel Prize in chemistry, arrives at Grand Hotel Stockholm in the Swedish capital on Dec. 4, 2025, ahead of the award ceremony on Dec. 10. (Kyodo)

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RECAP: Over 50 Injured After Strong M7.5 Quake Strikes Northern Japan

A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off Aomori late Monday, December 8, triggering tsunami warnings across Hokkaido and Tohoku before being lifted early Tuesday. Over 50 injuries and power outages were reported. Authorities warn of a heightened risk of another major quake in the coming week.

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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 - Race Day

Lando Norris (Gbr) of McLaren Racing #4 with his new WDC helmet on testing day for the 2026 Formula1 Season at the Yas Marina Circuit on December 9, 2025 . Photo by Antoine Lapeyre / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 - Race Day

Lando Norris (Gbr) of McLaren Racing #4 with his new WDC helmet on testing day for the 2026 Formula1 Season at the Yas Marina Circuit on December 9, 2025 . Photo by Antoine Lapeyre / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 - Race Day

Lando Norris (Gbr) of McLaren Racing #4 with his new WDC helmet on testing day for the 2026 Formula1 Season at the Yas Marina Circuit on December 9, 2025 . Photo by Antoine Lapeyre / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 - Race Day

Lando Norris (Gbr) of McLaren Racing #4 with his new WDC helmet on testing day for the 2026 Formula1 Season at the Yas Marina Circuit on December 9, 2025 . Photo by Antoine Lapeyre / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 - Race Day

Lando Norris (Gbr) of McLaren Racing #4 with his new WDC helmet on testing day for the 2026 Formula1 Season at the Yas Marina Circuit on December 9, 2025 . Photo by Antoine Lapeyre / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 - Race Day

Lando Norris (Gbr) of McLaren Racing #4 with his new WDC helmet on testing day for the 2026 Formula1 Season at the Yas Marina Circuit on December 9, 2025 . Photo by Antoine Lapeyre / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 - Race Day

Cisca Norris (BEL) mother of Lando Norris (Gbr) of McLaren Racing #4 looking at her son on the pitwall on testing day for the 2026 Formula1 Season at the Yas Marina Circuit on December 9, 2025 . Photo by Antoine Lapeyre / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 - Race Day

Cisca Norris (BEL) mother of Lando Norris (Gbr) of McLaren Racing #4 looking at her son on the pitwall on testing day for the 2026 Formula1 Season at the Yas Marina Circuit on December 9, 2025 . Photo by Antoine Lapeyre / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 - Race Day

Cisca Norris (BEL) mother of Lando Norris (Gbr) of McLaren Racing #4 looking at her son on the pitwall on testing day for the 2026 Formula1 Season at the Yas Marina Circuit on December 9, 2025 . Photo by Antoine Lapeyre / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 - Race Day

Cisca Norris (BEL) mother of Lando Norris (Gbr) of McLaren Racing #4 looking at her son on the pitwall on testing day for the 2026 Formula1 Season at the Yas Marina Circuit on December 9, 2025 . Photo by Antoine Lapeyre / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 - Race Day

Lando Norris (Gbr) of McLaren Racing #4 on testing day for the 2026 Formula1 Season at the Yas Marina Circuit on December 9, 2025 . Photo by Antoine Lapeyre / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 - Race Day

Lando Norris (Gbr) of McLaren Racing #4 and his world champion helmet on testing day for the 2026 Formula1 Season at the Yas Marina Circuit on December 9, 2025 . Photo by Antoine Lapeyre / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 - Race Day

Lando Norris (Gbr) of McLaren Racing #4 with his custom helmet on testing day for the 2026 Formula1 Season at the Yas Marina Circuit on December 9, 2025 . Photo by Antoine Lapeyre / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 - Race Day

Lando Norris (Gbr) of McLaren Racing #4 with his World Champion Helmet on testing day for the 2026 Formula1 Season at the Yas Marina Circuit on December 9, 2025 . Photo by Antoine Lapeyre / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 - Race Day

Lando Norris (Gbr) of McLaren Racing #4 with his World Champion Helmet on testing day for the 2026 Formula1 Season at the Yas Marina Circuit on December 9, 2025 . Photo by Antoine Lapeyre / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan: M7.5 Quake Hits Off Aomori Prefecture, Tsunami Warning Issued 4

A powerful Magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the east coast of Aomori Prefecture around 11:15 p.m. on Monday, December 8, injuring dozens of people and leading to immediate tsunami warnings and evacuation orders for residents. A 70 cm tsunami was observed at Kuji Port in Iwate Prefecture around 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, and all warnings were subsequently lifted.

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