He goes on to say that the earth has seen good days. So, if you are fed up with the drama of climate change, presidential elections and the constant dangers of nuclear war, there may be about 300 million other options for building a home, according to new data eroded …
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The distant asteroid behind gravity has been observed in more detail than before, and the near one shows a striking resemblance – which raises some interesting questions about the ancient origin of the object. (101429) 1998 The questionable asteroid known as VF31 is part of a group of Trojan asteroids …
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Two years after he left Earth, Mercury probe Bepi Colombo has completed the first of its first flyby of Venus. The maneuver spacecraft is designed to speed up its journey – but it’s also a great opportunity to pass a little science. As it rotates on a curved path around …
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Just because Earth is a place known for harboring life, doesn’t mean it’s the best planet for a job. Somewhere outside the universe, another orbiting object may be in a better position to support object life, and it may not feel like our own. “We have to focus on some …
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Most of the exoplanets we’ve confirmed to date have never really looked straight. We confirm their presence through indirect means, such as their effect on their host star. But now, astronomers have released images of exoplanets found indirectly. It is not just an impressive feat of skill and technique. The …
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