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NASA Finds Eight Potentially Hazardous Asteroids Around Earth. Is One Headed Our Way?

By Peter R - Apr 08, 2016 11:24 AM EDT

The discoveries were made NASA's NEOWISE. Around 72 Near Earth Objects were found in the mission's second year.

Rare Triple Star System Has A Hot Jupiter In Its Midst

By Peter R - Apr 04, 2016 05:06 PM EDT

The system is around 680 light years from Earth. The planet's proximity to its sun causes its atmosphere to inflate due to heat.

Baby Photos of Alien Earth Clicked by Scientists

By Kanika Gupta - Apr 04, 2016 12:54 PM EDT

Scientists may have the what could be the Alien Earth developing around a star nearby.

Holy Hot Jupiter Boomerangs Within Touching Distance Of Parent Star

By Peter R - Mar 29, 2016 09:54 AM EDT

The planet HD 80606b exists around 190 light-years from Earth. It is said to be migrating towards a more stable inner orbit.

North Korea Launches Rocket On Sunday

By Jenn Loro - Feb 07, 2016 06:00 PM EST

North Korea has just test fired a rocket which is widely regard as part of a covert weapons program to develop a long-range intercontinental ballistic missile capable to reaching the United States.

Trappings Of The Ninth Planet Revealed

By Peter R - Jan 21, 2016 09:07 AM EST

The planet's orbit was estimated based on the gravitational force it exerts on some Kuiper Belt Objects.

WT1190F! Space Junk Crashing Into Earth On Friday Nov 13

By Peter R - Oct 26, 2015 06:04 PM EDT

The object is not a threat but nevertheless has scientists excited as it could be from one of the historical space missions to moon.

4.1-billion-year-old crystal may hold early signs of life

By Alyssa Camille Azanza - Oct 20, 2015 09:41 AM EDT

4.1-billion-year-old crystal may hold early signs of life

Distant Star That Blinks Unusually Spurs Alien Talk

By Peter R - Oct 16, 2015 01:37 PM EDT

Light from the star is being blocked in an inexplicable manner that has left both scientists and amateurs searching for an answer.

Doomsday October 7 2015 Prediction: World to End Soon, Christian Group Declares

By Cheri Cheng - Oct 07, 2015 10:17 AM EDT

A Christian fellowship warned that today, Oct. 7, will be the end of the world.

Tree Of Life Branches It's Way To 3.5 Billion Years Ago On Earth

By Peter R - Sep 20, 2015 12:54 PM EDT

The tree has been a collaboration among 11 institutions. It traces the roots of nearly 2.3 million named species. Researchers have also made provisions to allow researchers to add more species as they are discovered. The tree is open source and available online.

Astronaut Scott Kelly's Poop Will Turn Into Shooting Stars In The Sky, NASA Says

By Peter R - Sep 15, 2015 03:38 PM EDT

NASA revealed details about the effects of microgravity on the astronaut's body during his one year aboard the ISS.

Whiskey Tastes Different When Aged in Space

By Dustin Braden - Sep 08, 2015 06:50 PM EDT

Whiskey that is aged in space tastes decidedly different from whiskey that has aged on Earth.

How The Universe's Oldest Known Galaxy Defied Odds To Shine 13.2 Billion Years Ago

By Peter R - Sep 07, 2015 08:58 AM EDT

Researchers spotted EGS8p7 which is the oldest and farthest known galaxy from Earth.

Alien Life Could Soon Come Within Earth's Sight: Study

By Peter R - Aug 28, 2015 02:44 PM EDT

Researchers from Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics suggested that in a generation or so we would be able to signs of life on distant planets.

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