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The Earth will have 1 second more on June 30
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The Earth will have 1 second more on June 30

On June 30, 2015, the whole world will experience a minute lasting 61 seconds. The reason for this strange event is to synchronize the time on the atomic clock with the…

December 18, 2018
'Earth copies' can exist in the universe
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'Earth copies' can exist in the universe

Proxima b, the closest stone planet outside the solar system, is one of many places where life can exist due to many suitable conditions.

December 17, 2018
What new planet is '2nd Earth'?
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What new planet is '2nd Earth'?

Although it is expected to be the most Earth-like planet with an extremely close distance, HD 219134b is still not possible

December 17, 2018