Top news for December 21, 2008

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On this day in space! Oct. 14, 1947: Chuck Yeager smashes the sound barrier.

Broken Heart Syndrome Has Risen Since 2006, Especially Among Women

Scientists Finally Understand What Some Mysterious 'Hotspots' on Brain Cells Do

Next-gen supercharged COVID-19 vaccines may also target the common cold

Dark Matter Birthed More of Itself From Regular Matter, Claims Wild New Paper

Having impostor syndrome may actually make you better at your job

Juno Spacecraft Reveals Jupiter’s Great Red Spot Extends Deeper Than Expected Into Giant Planet

Mapping the Mouse Brain in Intricate Detail, and by Extension, the Human Brain Too

Exploring Earth From Space: Cancún, Mexico Captured in Stunning Satellite Image

How many satellites orbit Earth?