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Detection of never-before-seen 'pre-solar particles' falling in Antarctica
A speck of dust from an ancient meteorite that fell on Antarctica is described as
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Japan's lunar probe 'fell asleep' again
(JAXA) on April 1 announced the country's Smart Lunar Research Lander (SLIM) once again
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The Dark Labyrinth: Where does Martian life hide?
The new discovery of a giant ancient volcano makes the Dark Labyrinth an attractive choice for life-hunting missions.
Environment
There is no need to find rare elements in space when they are abundant in wastewater
Humans are in an ironic situation, a treasure trove of rare elements is spilled out along with water considered too polluted and expensive to clean.
Environment
The sunken island off the coast of Brazil is filled with rare earths
A giant ancient island now located at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean may contain huge reserves of rare earth elements and many other valuable minerals.
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What will make the Earth cool in the future?
One day, all the heat on the planet will be lost due to a mineral called Bridgmanite.
Space science
China will mine new minerals on the Moon
China has approved a plan to conduct three unmanned flights to the Moon, after discovering a new mineral on the Moon that could be a future source of energy.
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Priceless Map of Mars: Massive 'mineral deposits' revealed on the Red Planet!
The more scientists learn about Mars, the more fascinating scientists find it! This is a huge source of resources, serving future science and technology industries.
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6 months of space flight causes osteoporosis equal to 20 years on Earth
A new study on osteoporosis in astronauts shows that astronauts who fly into space for about 6 months have the same level of osteoporosis as an elderly person with the d…
Environment
Rare 'cave clouds' found in China
Explorers have discovered a special natural mineral in Xiniuyan Cave in Wuxuan County, Guangxi Autonomous Region.
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New look at minerals, could change the way we search for life
The study also suggests that the Earth may have been ready for life to form earlier than commonly thought.
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Find the strange 'glow' next to the Martian crater
Mars is known as the red planet, but many different colors can be found on the planet's surface. Similar to Earth, Mars isn't the only world in the solar system to have…
Health
Fruit juice is not as good as many people think
Although it is undeniable that the vitamins and minerals that fruit juices bring, eating whole fruits will help the body avoid unnecessary risks.
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The unique 'polka-dot' lake is likened to Mars on Earth
Spotted Lake is located northwest of Osoyoos, east of the Similkameen Valley of British Columbia (Canada).
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Gem from Namibia holds important key in making quantum computers
The coastal country of Namibia is not only famous for its beautiful scenery, the jade mined here is both diverse and welcomed by all regions. But among the communities i…