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Live without the sun
Space science

Live without the sun

Scientists at the University of Chicago (USA) have calculated that life can exist on a planet for billions of years without a star providing direct warmth.

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
Treasures in the Solar System
Space science

Treasures in the Solar System

Hai Vuong Tinh and Uranus may be possessing liquid diamond oceans with icebergs with precious stones.

December 17, 2018
Satellite launches map a 1 billion star cluster
Space science

Satellite launches map a 1 billion star cluster

The European Aeronautics Agency (ESA) has announced it has reached an agreement to launch an astronomical exploration satellite to map a billion stars in the universe.

December 17, 2018
Dozens of new hidden crystals were discovered
Space science

Dozens of new hidden crystals were discovered

In two studies published in Science Express on July 2, the international team analyzed gamma rays from more than two dozen pulses, including 16 crystals discovered by th…

December 17, 2018
China produces the largest telescope
Space science

China produces the largest telescope

China is embarking on its own ground-based optical telescope to help astronomers actively observe the sky for another five to six years.

December 17, 2018