More than 20 types of amino acids have been detected in samples of the Japanese space…
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Most of our evolutionary trees may be wrong
According to molecular phylogenetic trees, elephant shrews are more closely related to elephants than to shrews.…
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As spring approaches, the struggle for democracy is not over. While things are looking good for…
Magma makes Mars red rocky
Animation showing an artist’s translation of the internal structure of Mars. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech
NASA’s DAVINCI space probe plunges into the infernal atmosphere of Venus
NASA’s DAVINCI mission will study the origin, evolution and current state of Venus in unprecedented detail…
Preparing astronauts for the mental and emotional challenges of deep space
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High Contrast Imaging Reveals Unknown Structure in Galaxy
Artist’s impression of a giant galaxy with a high-energy jet. Credit: ALMA (ESO/NAOJ/NRAO) Astronomers have just…
The sky will be analyzed this month in a rare alignment of five planets. Here’s how to peek
Don’t forget to look up this weekend to see the start of a rare five-planet alignment…
5 planets to line up in the sky this weekend
Five planets will be visible in the sky before dawn this weekend, providing an opportunity for…
5 planets will line up in the sky early this month
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