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Discovering the planet
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Discovering the planet

Scientists at the University of Montreal (Canada) first identified a lonely planet or

December 17, 2018
Discover the farthest galaxy ever
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Discover the farthest galaxy ever

Using NASA's two space telescopes, American astronomers said they discovered the most distant galaxy ever found in the universe.

December 17, 2018
Humans can survive on Mars
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Humans can survive on Mars

The American Curiosity autonomous device recognizes that radiation on Mars is equivalent to the radiation on low Earth's orbit so humans can function normally on the red…

December 17, 2018
Japanese astronaut safely returns to earth
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Japanese astronaut safely returns to earth

Japanese astronaut Akihiko Hoshide returned safely to Earth on November 19 after completing a four-month mission to the International Space Station (ISS) and set a new r…

December 17, 2018
Using a paint gun to repel
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Using a paint gun to repel

In the proposed ways to repel an asteroid capable of destroying the Earth, using paint guns is probably the most recommended listening list.

December 17, 2018
The truth about 'giant finger' on Mars
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The truth about 'giant finger' on Mars

American researchers have found the answer to the mysterious, seasonal occurrence of giant finger-like structures on steep terrain of the red planet.

December 17, 2018
Japan develops new boosters
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Japan develops new boosters

Japan is planning to launch Epsilon light boosters in the summer of 2013, RIA Novosti reports from Japan Space Exploration Agency (JAXA) today October 30.

December 17, 2018
Detecting the galaxy 'dark'
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Detecting the galaxy 'dark'

Astronomers say they have found a type of galaxy previously predicted, which is the galaxy

December 17, 2018