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Planetary Sciences Aug 7, 2024

Chang'e 6 brought rocks from the far side of the moon back to Earth—what this sample could hold

China achieved a historic feat by bringing back the first-ever sample from the lunar far side in June 2024. It's moon lander, Chang'e 6, used a robotic scoop and drill to collect approximately 5 pounds (2 kilograms) of rocks ...

Planetary Sciences Aug 7, 2024

Elliptical orbits could be essential to the habitability of rocky planets

A seismic shift occurred in astronomy during the Scientific Revolution, beginning with 16th-century polymath Copernicus and his proposal that the Earth revolved around the sun. By the 17th century, famed engineer and astronomer ...

Ecology Aug 7, 2024

Tahiti's rahui tradition has helped revive ecosystems—including near the Olympics surfing venue

During their days on Tahiti's turquoise ocean some years ago, fishers noticed their catches—and the fish inside—were getting smaller.

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