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Aliens or chemistry?
One of the most profound questions we can ask is whether there are living organisms elsewhere in the universe.
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Alien volcanos
Once in a while, our planet reminds us of its awesome power by releasing a little of the magma that permeates its mantle in a volcanic eruption.
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A ringed planet Earth?
Ask almost anyone which planet has rings around it, and you’ll get the answer “Saturn”, especially if they’ve ever viewed it through a telescope. But not many people know that the other gas giants in our Solar System – Jupiter, Uranus and Neptune – also have rings, although they’re much fainter than those of Saturn.
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The ‘Wow! signal’ has finally been deciphered
One of the most enduring mysteries of astronomy and space science is something that’s come to be universally known as the ‘Wow! signal’.
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Astronomers liken gamma-ray bursts to lighthouse beams
What would happen if time suddenly began running backwards? Of course, it can’t do that, but the question is one that recently crossed the minds of a team of astronomers in the USA.
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Nature’s magnifying glass
Researchers are studying gravitational lenses to find out what dark matter is made of.
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Spider eyes on the skies: Australia’s Huntsman Telescope
The new Huntsman Telescope can see deep into the darkness where faint celestial structures hide.
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What colour is the Moon?
The Moon changes colour depending on several factors. It can appear blue, red or silvery.