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With the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) observation, astronomers found spiral arms of molecular gas and dust around the 'baby twin' stars, binary protostars. Gas motions to supply materials to the twin were also identified.
Dec 9th, 2014
Read moreIn 2012 the Mars Science Laboratory landed in the fascinating Gale crater. The Gale crater is of such great interest because of the 5.5 km high mountain of layered materials in the middle. This material tells an intricate story of the history of Mars, perhaps spanning much of the existence of this mysterious planet.
Dec 8th, 2014
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New research shows that winds on Titan must blow faster than previously thought to move sand. The discovery may explain how the dunes were formed.
Dec 8th, 2014
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NASA's Dawn spacecraft sends image of dwarf planet Ceres, to Earth.
Dec 8th, 2014
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Scientists now have an observational framework to help predict solar weather and how it will affect Earth.
Dec 8th, 2014
Read moreThe BAE Systems initiative seeks to find energy-saving and maximising solutions to enable eco-friendly aircraft to stay in space for long periods of time without the need to return to earth to re-fuel or to avoid carrying vast amounts of heavy fuel on long-stay journeys.
Dec 8th, 2014
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Researchers explain structures in solar eruptions which have been a mystery until now.
Dec 5th, 2014
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A study of 'MY Camelopardalis' binary system shows that the most massive stars are made up by merging with other smaller stars, as predicted by theoretical models.
Dec 5th, 2014
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Satellite studies reveal complex processes of x-ray emission from matter falling into the black hole at the center of a galaxy.
Dec 5th, 2014
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Among the billions and billions of stars in the sky, where should astronomers look for infant Earths where life might develop? New research shows where - and when - infant Earths are most likely to be found.
Dec 4th, 2014
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Philae landed on a comet just three weeks ago; now, another German Aerospace Center lander mission has been launched - the Mobile Asteroid Surface Scout (MASCOT) is already on its way to Asteroid 1999 JU3.
Dec 4th, 2014
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For the first time, an international team of astronomers has revealed the dramatic 'blow out' phase of galactic evolution.
Dec 4th, 2014
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At a recent meeting ESO's main governing body, the Council gave the green light for the construction of the European Extremely Large Telescope (E-ELT) in two phases.
Dec 4th, 2014
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The intermittent light emitted by pulsars, the most precise timekeepers in the universe, allows scientists to verify Einstein's theory of relativity, especially when these objects are paired up with another neutron star or white dwarf that interferes with their gravity. However, this theory could be analysed much more effectively if a pulsar with a black hole were found, except in two particular cases, according to researchers.
Dec 4th, 2014
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Planets orbiting close to low-mass stars are prime targets in the search for extraterrestrial life. But new research indicates some such planets may have long since lost their chance at hosting life because of intense heat during their formative years.
Dec 3rd, 2014
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Analysis of data from the MATROSHKA experiment, the first comprehensive measurements of long-term exposure of astronauts to cosmic radiation, has now been completed. This experiment, carried out on board and outside of the International Space Station, showed that the cosmos may be less hostile to space travelers than expected.
Dec 3rd, 2014
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The ambitious and globally unique ICARUS project receives funding from ROSKOSMOS.
Dec 3rd, 2014
Read morePhysicists have developed a novel camera technology which for the first time allows sources of cosmic gamma radiation to be observed without interruption even when the moon is shining brightly.
Dec 3rd, 2014
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