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Researchers find possible ninth planet beyond Neptune

Researchers find possible ninth planet beyond Neptune

The solar system may host a ninth planet that is about 10 times bigger than Earth and orbiting far beyond…
SpaceX to launch ocean satellite, try water return Sunday

SpaceX to launch ocean satellite, try water return Sunday

A US$180 million satellite to study the world's oceans in a changing climate will blast off Sunday atop a Falcon…
Spacewalk suspended after leak in US astronaut’s helmet

Spacewalk suspended after leak in US astronaut’s helmet

NASA cut short a spacewalk on Friday at the International Space Station after one of the astronauts reported a leak…
Genetic engineering, nanotechnology a priority: deputy minister

Genetic engineering, nanotechnology a priority: deputy minister

Genetic engineering and nanotechnology applications for the production of new and renewable energy should become a priority in scientific research,…
Polluted nuclear weapons site to become tourist destination

Polluted nuclear weapons site to become tourist destination

The nation's most polluted nuclear weapons production site is now its newest national park. Thousands of people are expected next year…
In Chile, world’s astronomy hub, scientists fear loss of dark skies

In Chile, world’s astronomy hub, scientists fear loss of dark skies

When some of the world's leading astronomers scaled a frosty, Chilean peak in mid-November to break ground on a state-of-the-art,…
Don’t tell Ahab: scientists find the real great white whale

Don’t tell Ahab: scientists find the real great white whale

Don't call me Ishmael. Call me "Albicetus."Scientists on Wednesday said fossils unearthed in 1909 in Santa Barbara, California, that had…
Christmas delivery: 1st shipment in months at space station

Christmas delivery: 1st shipment in months at space station

The International Space Station accepted its first U.S. shipment in more than half a year early Wednesday, receiving Christmas presents…
NGO develops first solar-powered water pump

NGO develops first solar-powered water pump

An NGO in Minya, Upper Egypt, has announced that it is developing a solar-powered water pump for house and farming…
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