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Water on the Moon and Why the Lunar South Pole Matters
Water exists on the Moon in more than one setting, but permanently shadowed regions near the lunar poles are especially important for science and exploration.
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The mystery of the book that can kill readers
It sounds absurd, but this book really exists and it is so haunting that people believe it possesses deadly power. The book is called Shadows From The Walls Of Death.
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More than 2000 years ago, a Greek knew that the Earth was spherical and calculated its circumference.
It was only in the 20th century that we launched satellites into space to determine the circumference of the Earth, but 2,000 years ago, a Greek man did it.
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Lasers discovered to block light, creating darkness
Strange optical effect found could change science's concept of darkness.
Space science
NASA spacecraft makes major discovery in 'permanent darkness'
New data collected by NASA spacecraft could help the space agency get closer to establishing the first off-Earth base.
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The longest eclipse viewing flight in history
In 1973, scientists used the Concorde supersonic aircraft to extend the eclipse observation time to 74 minutes while flying nearly as fast as the Moon's shadow moving ac…
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Admire 'once in a hundred years' solar eclipse photos from many countries
The longest solar eclipse in decades has just cast a shadow over much of North and Central America, creating many special moments.
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Why do total solar eclipses occur more frequently in the Northern Hemisphere than in the Southern Hemisphere?
Every location on Earth is in the shadow of at least one total solar eclipse, but some places experience more of these events than others.
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Decoding the mysterious 'shadow' on the sidewalk, is it a supernatural phenomenon?
The Hiroshima and Nagasaki nuclear disasters left many mysterious questions, typically these
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The moon begins its total eclipse orbit in 2024
The moon was obscured by the Earth at dawn on March 25. It will then completely obscure the Sun on April 8.
Archeology
Unveiling the most overwhelming 'mummy treasure' of all time
In the shadow of Saqqara's oldest pyramid - the mecca of Egyptian mummies - 250 mummies, 150 bronze statues and countless stunning treasures from recent excavations are…
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Strange moments are real but seem to be photoshopped
Moments at the right time are real but make people feel like they have been photoshopped.
Archeology
Advancements and breakthroughs in science and technology in 2021
The year 2021 is about to pass in a festive atmosphere and in the shadow of the Omicron variant. Looking back at the development in the field of science and technology i…
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Discover the unique sundials of the ancients
Before there were wristwatches or desk clocks, the ancients used the natural method of tracking celestial objects and homemade sundials to tell the time.