Regular readers of my column certainly know how to use the Big Dipper to find the North Star (aka Polaris). Some folks believe Polaris is important because it’s the brightest star in the heavens, and ...
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Nearby Super-Earth GJ 251 c Could Be a Prime Life Candidate
Could one of the most promising places to look for alien life be just 18 light-years away? That is what the astronomers now ...
A revolutionary new study led by Technical University of Munich and University of Bonn scientists has succeeded in measuring the subtle wobble of the Earth’s axis without using complex radio astronomy ...
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What would happen if Jupiter didn’t exist? Study says Earth could have spiraled into the Sun without the gas giant’s protection
Research shows Jupiter’s strong gravitational pull may have protected Earth by keeping its orbit steady and preventing it from drifting toward the Sun.
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Vast Anomaly in Earth's Magnetic Field Keeps Growing, Satellites Reveal
A giant dent in Earth's magnetic field is continuing to expand, according to the latest data from a trio of satellites monitoring our world.
While researchers say they've found a potentially habitable planet, it'll take a new generation of telescopes to figure out more about life in the universe.
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