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[ad_1] Sheppard could not tell if these points of light were really moons, at least not right away. To determine if something is actually a moon, astronomers must follow the object for …
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Read More »Scientists discover "quadrillion tonnes of diamonds" under the surface of the Earth
[ad_1] Scientists believe that there could be more than a quadrillion tons of diamonds scattered beneath the surface of the Earth. Diamonds were found by analyzing seismic recordings – essentially sound waves …
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[ad_1] There is a lot going on about the potential of life in galaxies, far, far away from humans that are still struggling to understand. One of these mysteries is the origin …
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[ad_1] A new and improved radio telescope, known as MeerKAT, has begun operations – and it has already captured a spectacular image that is the clearest view of the center of our …
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