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Mars is a favorite of many planetary scientists, who continue to visit it through increasingly advanced robotic explorers. But don’t forget that our planetary neighbor is adorned with two moons: Little Phobos, a lumpy mass 17 miles wide; and tiny Deimos, only 9 miles long. Their ancient Greek names can …

By Martin Rogers Having an Opening Day that started with a few shakes before August is unlike anything we’re used to, naturally. However, as the balls returned, the strikes, the diners and everything else that is part of the fabric of a national pastime, the most important thing was not …

Soon: Google faces serious antitrust scrutiny around the world, leading many to compare it to Microsoft in the 1990s. The latest reports indicate that the company may have been collecting data on rival Android apps to develop competitors. Android’s success can be attributed not only to the breadth of hardware …

Be safe on vacation during the pandemic. Eric Mack / CNET For the most up-to-date news and information on the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO website. the coronavirus The pandemic has altered the appearance of summer, when the passion for travel traditionally turns into global getaways, nature retreats, and beach …

After five years of looking into the deepest reaches of space, researchers have released what they call the “largest three-dimensional map of the universe.” No, you can’t see your house. The mind-blowing map is the result of an ongoing project called the Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS), an ambitious international …