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Modifications of supernova type 1a
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Modifications of supernova type 1a

Star explosions known as type 1a supernovae have long been used as a standard candle, their constant brightness is a way for astronomers to measure cosmic distances. and…

December 17, 2018
What Is an Event Horizon?
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What Is an Event Horizon?

The event horizon is the boundary around a black hole beyond which signals cannot return to a distant outside observer. It is not a solid surface; it is a feature of spa…

December 17, 2018
Bad weather blocked the shuttle
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Bad weather blocked the shuttle

The US Aeronautics Agency (NASA) decided to postpone Discovery's launch today because of cloudy weather and strong winds.

December 17, 2018
Korea launches missiles carrying satellites
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Korea launches missiles carrying satellites

Yesterday afternoon (August 25), South Korea first launched missiles with the task of bringing satellites to space after many delays. However, this scientific satellite…

December 17, 2018
Nanoflares heat up the Sun's atmosphere
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Nanoflares heat up the Sun's atmosphere

Sun physicists at NASA have confirmed that small and sudden bursts of heat and energy, called nanoflare, make the temperature of thin and translucent gases in the Sun's…

December 17, 2018
Huge bubbles in the universe
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Huge bubbles in the universe

At first glance the picture below you will think it is the soap bubbles that some child makes, but it is actually a newly discovered nebula in the universe.

December 17, 2018
Endeavor returned safely to Earth
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Endeavor returned safely to Earth

After 11 days of connecting with the International Space Station (ISS), Space Shuttle Endeavor on July 28 began its journey back to Earth after completing the laboratory…

December 17, 2018
Discover the galaxy 'Green Pea'
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Discover the galaxy 'Green Pea'

A team of astronomers discovered a rare cluster of galaxies called 'Green Peas' with the help of other scientists through an online project Galaxy Zoo.

December 17, 2018
Earth days are shorter than 5 minutes
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Earth days are shorter than 5 minutes

A new method of measuring the rotational speed of large gas planets shows that Saturn's days are 10 hours, 34 minutes and 13 seconds - 5 minutes shorter than previous ca…

December 17, 2018
Bad breath is not an astronaut
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Bad breath is not an astronaut

Applicants who want to participate in China's upcoming space program must meet all 100 criteria, such as not having bad breath or sticking to the nose.

December 17, 2018
Strange light area on Venus
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Strange light area on Venus

The international astronomers were confused when they saw a huge glow in Venus's clouds.

December 17, 2018
Discover inside the star
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Discover inside the star

Physicists working at Argonne National Laboratory (USA) use supercomputers to build a model of the demise of big stars.

December 17, 2018