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Found a source of rain on Saturn
Space science

Found a source of rain on Saturn

Observations of the European Herchel Space Observatory show that it was water fired from Enceladus satellite that created circles of water clouds around Saturn.

December 17, 2018
A meteorite approaches the Earth
Space science

A meteorite approaches the Earth

Yesterday (June 27), a new meteorite was discovered, about the size of a flying office building close to the Earth ...

December 17, 2018
Detecting ice holes on Mars
Space science

Detecting ice holes on Mars

NASA scientists have discovered a dry underground ice pit containing lots of carbon dioxide.

December 17, 2018
Detecting oxygen on Saturn satellite
Space science

Detecting oxygen on Saturn satellite

American Cassini spacecraft discovered the existence of the atmosphere on Rhea, Saturn's second largest satellite, in a close-up of this celestial body in March ...

December 17, 2018
Detecting planets can live near Earth
Space science

Detecting planets can live near Earth

Gliese 581g has 3-4 times the mass of Earth, has water and gravity enough to absorb the atmosphere to help sustain life on the planet.

December 17, 2018