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The Truth About the Solar System's 3rd Habitable Planet
The Solar System actually has three planets in its orbit.
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A new era on the Moon has officially begun
Scientists say the world needs to announce the Lunar Anthropocene, thereby opening a new phase for the aerospace industry.
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Why do earthworms appear more when it rains?
There are many theories as to why earthworms emerge during rain, ranging from oxygen absorption to the need to move quickly for mating or migration.
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Why is the Earth's core still hot after billions of years?
Heat from planet formation, radioactive decay of some elements, and friction between layers keep the Earth's core at extremely high temperatures after 4.5 billion years.
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The secret behind China's 'explosive carving' craft
Solid fuel, a key component in rocket engines, plays a decisive role in the trajectory and accuracy of the rocket.
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Why there are no stars in American photos of the Moon
All NASA astronauts landed on the Moon during the day, when it was too bright to see stars with the naked eye, and they didn't intend to take pictures of the stars.
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The earth is round but why do we only see it as flat?
In ancient times, people believed that the Earth was shaped like a flat, round or square disk, and to this day some people still believe in the Flat Earth theory.
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Images reveal how Starship will take astronauts to the Moon
SpaceX and NASA released a series of simulated images of how the Starship launch system would land astronauts of the Artemis program on the lunar surface.
Conquer Mars
According to scientists, this creature can live on Mars.
Lichens, incredibly resilient organisms, can survive on a wide variety of surfaces, from rocks and trees to bare soil and buildings.
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Life could exist on Jupiter's moon
Io is one of the hottest bodies in the solar system, with hundreds of craters and electromagnetic activity. However, some studies suggest that alien microorganisms may e…
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The clearest picture of the Sun's surface
Solar Orbiter has sent back to Earth the highest resolution images of the Sun's surface to date, revealing many of the star's mysteries.
Environment
Causes of increased Atlantic hurricane wind speed in 2024
Human-caused warming of ocean temperatures has increased the maximum wind speeds of every Atlantic hurricane in 2024.
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How many people have walked on the moon?
Although costly and fraught with risk, the Apollo program was a huge success for NASA, landing a total of 12 astronauts on the surface of the Moon.
Environment
Difference between El Nino, La Nina and ENSO
El Nino, La Nina and ENSO are all dangerous extreme weather phenomena.
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Strange Features of the Human Tongue: Tentacle Tongue, Map Tongue, and Fissured Tongue
The tongue, one of the important organs in the human body, can exhibit many unusual characteristics that make many people feel concerned.