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Black holes are not the stuff of science fiction. They exist and do so in large numbers although they are not enormous entities of “anti matter” through which intrepid spacemen travel to other times and dimensions. Black holes suck in mass from the universe around them and fuel their growth. The size of these black [...]
Space is the “final frontier” because of the distances involved and the environment which is hostile to life. Or at least most forms of it. Scientists have now found that one animal common on Earth does fine when exposed to these conditions. These animals are called Tardigrades or “water bears.” They are small – [...]
Well, not exactly because the moon does not have satellites to send signals, so a new technology is being developed for the astronauts. This system will use signals from a set of sensors. It has been named as Lunar Astronaut Spatial Orientation and Information (LASOIS).
Can you see the Big Dipper from your house during the night? If you can’t, then you are not alone. Many people are unable to see the stars due to light pollution from their home or surrounding…
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Recent studies indicate that water once existed in the atmosphere of Mars that caused light drizzle and dew on the surface of Martian soil. This has been revealed from impact studies of Martian soil….
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The Cassini spacecraft, which has been orbiting Saturn and observing the planet and its moons since July of 2004 (Cassini’s partner, the Huygens probe, landed on and is exploring the moon Titan),…
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A team of European scientists has discovered what may be an Earth-like planet, capable of sustaining life, orbiting a red dwarf star in the constellation Libra. The smallest planet yet discovered,…
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If the polar ice caps on Mars were to melt, the water would cover the entire surface of the planet to a depth of eleven metres. That’s the conclusion drawn from data sent back by the Mars Express…
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My definition of the space elevator: What, like in the Jetsons?
Wikipedia’s ( www.wikipedia.com ) definition of the space elevator: A space elevator is a proposed structure designed to transport…
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