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Webb Telescope Uncovers Evidence of Hydration on Asteroid Psyche


NASA's Webb telescope has identified hydroxyl molecules on Psyche, a metallic asteroid, hinting at a more intricate history. Psyche's origin could challenge existing models, indicating it might have formed beyond the solar system's "snow line." This discovery will refine our understanding of aste

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