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The Snows of Churyumov Gerasimenko
You couldn't really be caught
Trapezium: At the Heart of Orion
Near the center of
Zeta Oph: Runaway Star
Like a ship plowing through cosmic seas,
New images reveal what Neptune and Uranus really look like
Neptune is fondly known for being a rich blue and Uranus green -- but a new study has revealed that the two ice giants are actually far closer in color than typically thought. The correct shades of the planets have now been confirmed.
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What is that unusual red halo surrounding this aurora?
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Can a rocket make the Moon ripple?
Is oxygen the cosmic key to alien technology?
Astrophysicists outline the links between atmospheric oxygen and the potential rise of advanced technology on distant planets.
Designing the 'perfect' meal to feed long-term space travelers
Imagine blasting off on a multiyear voyage to Mars, fueled by a diet of bland, prepackaged meals. As space agencies plan for longer missions, they're grappling with the challenge of how to best feed people. Now, researchers have designed the optimal 'space meal': a tasty vegetarian salad. They chose fresh ingredients that meet male astronauts' specialized nutritional needs and can be grown in space.
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