Out of this world: 555.55-carat black diamond lands in Dubai
Auction house Sotheby's Dubai has unveiled a diamond that's literally from out of this world.
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E.T.s may be headed toward Earth, but are we ready for them?
Twenty years from now we might get a call from aliens. In 2017, a powerful radio transmission was aimed at exoplanet GJ 273b, thought to be able to support life. Its message, sent by the alien-hunting group Messaging Extraterrestrial ...
Space Exploration
Jan 11, 2022
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Who owns the universe?
With many countries, companies and individuals intensifying their space exploration programs, questions about rights, ownership and the feasibility of manned space missions are coming to the fore of public debate.
Space Exploration
Dec 20, 2021
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Five weird things that happen in outer space
It doesn't take a rocket scientist to know space is weird. But just how weird might surprise you. Space is dominated by invisible electromagnetic forces that we typically don't feel. It's also full of bizarre types of matter ...
Space Exploration
Dec 13, 2021
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Up to half of Earth's water may come from solar wind and space dust
Water is vital for life on Earth, and some experts say we should all drink around two liters every day as part of a healthy lifestyle. But beyond the tap, where does our water come from?
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Nov 30, 2021
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Development of the demonstration satellite HIBARI with variable shape attitude control
A research team led by Professor Saburo Matunaga of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, School of Engineering, Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech), developed a 50-kg-class technology demonstration microsatellite ...
Space Exploration
Nov 5, 2021
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Researchers analyze consequences of China space weapon test
University of Leicester experts in the military uses of outer space have urged further international dialog and 'cool heads' following flight tests of a new Chinese hypersonic missile system.
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Nov 2, 2021
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Seattle students virtually Zoom into space for a chat with astronaut Megan McArthur
The students gathered at the Museum of Flight in Seattle were ready to ask Megan McArthur questions, via video link, about life as an astronaut. She was about as far away as Walla Walla—but in outer space.
Space Exploration
Oct 22, 2021
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Space exploration should aim for peace, collaboration and co-operation, not war and competition
When the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1 in 1957, it represented humanity's first significant foray into the cosmos. Our imagination was opened to the wonder and lure of space for human endeavor as science fiction suddenly ...
Space Exploration
Oct 12, 2021
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Keen to sign up for space tourism? Here are 6 things to consider (besides the price tag)
It's been a momentous month for space-faring billionaires. On July 11, British entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson's Unity "rocket-plane" flew him and five fellow passengers about 85 kilometers above Earth. And this week, Amazon ...
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Jul 23, 2021
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