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NASA to test 'pneumatic brakes' for Mars lander
The US space agency plans to launch a giant inflatable deceleration plate into low Earth orbit early next month.
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Does the Solar System have 5 more planets similar to Earth?
Some rocky planets like Earth are destroyed by the Sun.
Archeology
Pharaoh Tutankhamun possessed treasures from outside the Earth?
A fiery attack from extraterrestrials 29 million years ago created a unique material that has been sought after since ancient times: Libyan glass.
Space science
Shockwave: The Truth About the Giant Bubble That Clings to the 'Monster' That Contains the Earth
A study from Japan has provided an explanation for one of the most mysterious and spooky structures ever discovered: a pair of giant Fermi bubbles blowing out from the c…
Discover science
James Webb Telescope captures stunning images of 19 spiral galaxies
The James Webb Space Telescope has captured stunning images, with remarkable detail, of 19 spiral galaxies located relatively close to the Milky Way.
Space science
Double quasars travel through 10 billion years to Earth, about to merge into a monster
A time-traveling image from 10 billion years in the past has just entered the
Space science
What makes Mars different from Earth
According to Science Alert, scientists have discovered that the structure of Mars' core is quite similar to Earth's core. However, it is somewhat more compressible and l…
Archeology
What was Earth like in the age of giant insects?
More than 300 million years ago, before the age of giant dinosaurs, Earth was home to giant insects.
Space science
After 4 years of being sent into space by Elon Musk, what is the fate of the $100,000 Tesla Roadster now?
For the past four years, the fate of the Tesla Roadster in the vast universe has been a matter of curiosity for many.
Discover science
The Earth is shifting, Tibet shows signs of being torn in two
A new study suggests that something powerful enough to split the Tibetan plateau could lurk beneath the Himalayas.
Archeology
Top 8 largest dinosaurs on prehistoric Earth
The enormous size of these dinosaurs will amaze you.
Space science
Which planet is the oldest and youngest in the Solar System?
While Jupiter is the earliest planet to be born, determining which planet is the youngest is much more difficult.
Space science
Breakthrough discovery of planet with more water than Earth
Mysterious planet could be a warm version of
Space science
The earth is about to shake, raining diamonds everywhere?
Several continents on Earth show signs of tearing apart. This has happened many times in the past, accompanied by raining diamonds - quite literally.
Space science
Why did it take NASA 3 months just to open two locks on the box containing soil and rocks collected from a place 6.2 billion km from Earth?
To ensure no contamination of the sample, NASA had to approve the tools used in opening the capsule.