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- 12 October 2016
The search for water (or the trail of water left behind) on Mars continues. But researchers are excited by the find of a gully on the Red Planet that may have been carved out by a flowing river of water.
Read the full article- 6 October 2016
Alson known as the Northern Lights, this natural occurrence mystified our ancestors. Today, it provides viewers with a spectacular light display like no other.
Read on to discover all about the ghostly glow of the Aurora Borealis.
Read the full article- 3 October 2016
There’s been a lot of talk and research into whether it is possible to colonize Mars. Well the talk is getting more fervent and realistic thanks to Elon Musk’s (SpaceX founder) big announcement. His new plans may make this mission a reality sooner than first anticipated.
Read the full article- 28 September 2016
Did you know there are giant blobs in outer space? Lyman-Alpha blobs are some of the most rarest, yet fascinatig occupants of space that scientists have ever seen.
Let’s explore these mysterious blobs to discover what they are all about.
Read the full article- 26 September 2016
Did you know that our moon may have an effect on earthquakes?
Before an earthquake happens, there’s a lot of factors going on under the ground that leads to the shaking of the ground. According to experts, our moon may also play a significant role in determining when these quakes are going to take place.
Read the full article- 24 September 2016
Did you know when you spot a star in the night sky that you are actually viewing the past? Since some stars, planets and galaxies are located so far away, the light we see from them here on Earth may have been emitted years, decades and even centuries ago.
Let’s do some star-gazing into the past.
Read the full article- 17 September 2016
Did you know Earth was once hit by a huge chunk of space rock around 65 million years-ago? It is thought to be what caused the extinction of the dinosaurs. But Earth isn’t the only planet that has been impacted by the collision of space rocks. Mars, Mercury and our moon also have “dents” left behind from crashing debris. Let’s explore some of the most massive impact craters that are out of this world.
Read the full article- 14 September 2016
On September 8th, 2016, the Mars rover captured stunning images of a rock formation in the region of Mount Sharp called the “Murray Buttes.” This up-close shot is giving scientists a better understanding of how the terrain of Mars may have came to be.
Read the full article- 10 September 2016
What would it be like to live on Mars? Scientists are trying to figure that out right now. They are doing this to see if perhaps, one day, people could actually travel to and live on this dusty planet. However, being on Mars won’t be anything like it is here on Earth. Check out what it would be like to live on this martian planet.
Read the full article- 6 September 2016
With summer coming to a close, you may be tempted to put away your telescope until next season. But don’t pack it up just yet, there’s some celestial wonders you may want to take a peek at all month long.
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