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Life Lessons in Space
In 2015, Nasa astronaut Scott Kelly and Russian cosmonaut Mikhail Kornienko will spend a year onboard the International Space...
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Earth Has a Couple of ‘Near’ Misses
Over the past couple of days, two asteroids ‘2012 XE54’ and ‘4179 Toutatis’ passed close to Earth. 4179 Toutatis,...
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Are There Planets Better at Supporting Life Than Earth?
There is, in this crazy world, one thing we know for sure: Our world is the world. Our planet...
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New Chemical Reaction May Explain Star Formation, Evolution, Death
University of North Dakota scientist Mark Hoffmann’s version of Star Search goes a long way — a very long...
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NASA Lacks Coherent Direction
A report sponsored by NASA has concluded that the agency is failing to inspire the world, the nation or...
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Galaxy Crash Is a Cosmic Bullseye
Some 330 million years ago, a galaxy in our cosmic neighborhood scored a bullseye, shooting right through the heart...
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Scientists Working on Suit for Walking on Mars
Mars has long held a fascination for those of us on Earth, but recent NASA pictures of Martian landscapes...
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When the First Stars Blinked On
As far back in time as astronomers have been able to see, the universe has had some trace of...
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Astronomers See Solar System Being Born
U.S. astronomers say they’ve observed a young star with a rotating dust disk considered the youngest still-forming planetary system...
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‘Green Bean’ Galaxies Glow in the Dark
Astronomers have found a galaxy that represents a new type, and falls within the range of active galaxies known...