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Life on Mercury? It’s possible, study suggests

March 25, 2020 By Chris Ciaccia

Even though it currently has temperatures approaching 800 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and nearly -300 degrees at night, a new study suggests there is a small chance that the planet Mercury could … [Read more...] about Life on Mercury? It’s possible, study suggests

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Satellite images and artificial intelligence used in search for Vietnam War-era unexploded bombs

March 24, 2020 By James Rogers

Researchers at Ohio State University are using satellite images and sophisticated artificial intelligence technology to search for unexploded bombs from the Vietnam War.The technology already has been … [Read more...] about Satellite images and artificial intelligence used in search for Vietnam War-era unexploded bombs

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Jupiter’s mysterious Great Red Spot is shrinking, but not how you’d expect

March 17, 2020 By Chris Ciaccia

Jupiter's Great Red Spot (GRS) has fascinated researchers for nearly 200 years, having been continuously observed since 1830. A new study suggests that the clouds are shrinking, but not in ways … [Read more...] about Jupiter’s mysterious Great Red Spot is shrinking, but not how you’d expect

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5 interesting facts about the moon

March 16, 2020 By Julia Musto

The moon has been the Earth's companion in the Solar System for almost five billion years. It is the only place beyond Earth where humans have set foot.The brightest and largest object in our night … [Read more...] about 5 interesting facts about the moon

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Planet 9 discovery gets closer as astronomers discover 139 ‘minor planets’ past Neptune

March 13, 2020 By Chris Ciaccia

Astronomers are getting closer to discovering the elusive and mysterious Planet Nine after 139 "minor planets" were discovered past Neptune's orbit.These objects, ones "that were not previously … [Read more...] about Planet 9 discovery gets closer as astronomers discover 139 ‘minor planets’ past Neptune

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‘Iron rain’ discovered on distant planet, scientists reveal

March 12, 2020 By James Rogers

An international team of astronomers has discovered an exoplanet where it “rains iron.”In a statement, Spain’s Institute of Astrophysics of the Canary Islands (IAC) explained that exoplanet WASP-76b … [Read more...] about ‘Iron rain’ discovered on distant planet, scientists reveal

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Student finds 17 new exoplanets, including one that’s almost the size of Earth

March 2, 2020 By Chris Ciaccia

An astronomy student from the University of British Columbia has discovered 17 new exoplanets, including one that is roughly the same size as Earth.Michelle Kunimoto, a Ph.D. candidate at the … [Read more...] about Student finds 17 new exoplanets, including one that’s almost the size of Earth

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How the solar system formed

March 2, 2020 By Walt Bonner

Two of the most mysterious planets in our solar system are Uranus and Neptune. These planets are also known as ice giants, due to their intermediate-mass and size which suggests an ice-rich … [Read more...] about How the solar system formed

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Recently discovered exoplanet is ‘potentially habitable,’ experts say

February 28, 2020 By Chris Ciaccia

A recently discovered exoplanet is "potentially habitable," according to a newly published study.Known as K2-18b, the planet is 124 light-years from Earth and is in the "habitable zone" around its … [Read more...] about Recently discovered exoplanet is ‘potentially habitable,’ experts say

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Massive Neptune-sized exoplanet is 90 light-years from Earth

February 28, 2020 By Chris Ciaccia

The presence of an enormous Neptune-sized exoplanet 90 light-years from Earth has been confirmed after it was first spotted in 2019.The study, published in The Astronomical Journal, confirms the … [Read more...] about Massive Neptune-sized exoplanet is 90 light-years from Earth

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