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Gold on Earth may come from dead stars
Space science

Gold on Earth may come from dead stars

Researchers at Harvard University (USA) on July 17 said a strange light source in the universe has provided new evidence that all the gold on Earth is formed by the deat…

December 17, 2018
There was drinking water on Mars
Space science

There was drinking water on Mars

The analysis of the stone fragment detected by Opportunity shows the possibility of ever having water with a neutral pH on the red planet.

December 17, 2018
Curiosity will explore Sharp Mountain on Mars
Space science

Curiosity will explore Sharp Mountain on Mars

In an attempt to decipher the Red Planet's secret, the US space agency (NASA) on June 5 said that the Curiosity self-propelled probe currently on Mars will move toward d…

December 17, 2018
Build a base on the Moon to mine
Space science

Build a base on the Moon to mine

While the US Space Research Agency (NASA) has no plans to bring people back to the Moon's surface in the near future, private companies have seized this opportunity to l…

December 17, 2018
Detecting strange minerals on the Moon volcano
Space science

Detecting strange minerals on the Moon volcano

This statement was made in an article published in Nature Geoscience. Scientists have used computers to show that these rare minerals may not have originated from the Mo…

December 17, 2018
Mars on Mars is very harmful to humans
Space science

Mars on Mars is very harmful to humans

At the Humans 2 Mars Summit, scientists say Mars dust contains many impurities that can be dangerous to human health if inhaled.

December 17, 2018
Finding Nikel in meteorite falling in Russia
Space science

Finding Nikel in meteorite falling in Russia

Scientists have obtained the first data on the chemical composition of meteorites, falling into the Chelyabinsk region. The analysis showed that it contained a large amo…

December 17, 2018
Mars is not 'hospitable' as people think
Space science

Mars is not 'hospitable' as people think

The results of a study by French and American scientists published in the September 9 issue of Nature Geoscience show that Mars is not a warm, humid planet and can survi…

December 17, 2018
Mars 'super sharp' image of 'Curious'
Space science

Mars 'super sharp' image of 'Curious'

Scientists of the US Aeronautics Agency (NASA) are extremely interested in super sharp 'Mars' photos, recently captured and sent by 'Curious' robots.

December 17, 2018
Dig gold from meteors
Space science

Dig gold from meteors

That scenario was unveiled by an American company, supported by renowned director David Cameron and leading executives from Google. Planetary Resources co-founder Peter…

December 17, 2018
The meteorite pierced the roof
Space science

The meteorite pierced the roof

The stone weighs 585g, and is split in half after falling. According to experts, it is possible that this stone originated from meteorite observed from Norway on March 1.

December 17, 2018