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'Earth copy' is standard enough to form life!
Space science

'Earth copy' is standard enough to form life!

An extremely Earth-like planet, a 385-year-long one, located in the habitat of another solar system has just been determined to be chemically qualified to form life.

December 17, 2018
Aquarium on space station
Space science

Aquarium on space station

An aquarium called Aquatic Habit (AQH) was provided to ISS to study the space environment for marine life.

December 17, 2018
Does 'twin' planets with Earth exist?
Space science

Does 'twin' planets with Earth exist?

In order for a life similar to Earth to exist on another planet, scientists think aliens must also have three vital components: organic structural molecules can form com…

December 17, 2018
Hail on the new planet CoRoT-7b
Space science

Hail on the new planet CoRoT-7b

The first rock planet discovered outside the solar system has a terrifying habitat full of hail on the lava sea, a recent study said.

December 17, 2018
Planting flowers on the moon
Space science

Planting flowers on the moon

A company that designs habitats for organisms in areas with weak gravity is hoping to bring the first flowering plants to the moon.

December 17, 2018
Butterfly Emperor faces the threat from humans
Biology

Butterfly Emperor faces the threat from humans

For many butterflies, finding a place to stay and rest is not easy. Deforestation, drought, and global temperature changes are greatly affecting their habitats.

December 17, 2018
The mysterious giant beetle
Biology

The mysterious giant beetle

More commonly known as Titan, this bug can grow to almost 18cm and its teeth are so strong that it can cut a pencil in half.

December 17, 2018
'Immobilized assassin' under the sand
Biology

'Immobilized assassin' under the sand

The underground leaves help a tree in Brazil catch and digest worms, a unique way of capturing prey in carnivorous plants that now biologists know.

December 17, 2018