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Diary of a Space Zucchini, Part 2
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| Topic: Moon to Mars |
10/29/12 |
| Summary: Don Pettit, member of the Expedition 31 crew, continues to document the growth of plants in microgravity conditions onboard the International Space Station. These studies provide insight into how Earth life adapts to the space environment. |
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Oxygen's Ups and Downs on Early Earth
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| Topic: Earth |
10/28/12 |
| Summary: Scientists are challenging the idea that the oxygenation of the oceans and atmosphere of Earth occurred only in a positive direction starting 2.4 billion years ago. Their study shows evidence of a drop in oxygen after it first began to rise. |
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Using Paintballs to Deflect an Asteroid
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| Topic: Meteorites, Comets and Asteroids |
10/27/12 |
| Summary: A new study details how 'paint balls' could be used to alter the reflectivity of an Earth-bound asteroid, ultimately helping to alter it's course and keep our planet safe from an impact. |
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Did Bacteria Spark Evolution of Animals?
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| Topic: Origin & Evolution of Life |
10/27/12 |
| Summary: A new study indicates that bacteria may have helped kick off the leap from single celled organisms to multicellular organisms. |
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Protein Preservation in Dinosaur Bones
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| Topic: Origin & Evolution of Life |
10/26/12 |
| Summary: Researchers have discovered more evidence of preserved dinosaur proteins. Their findings support the case for preserved cells in ancient remains. |
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New Small Satellite will Study SuperEarths
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| Topic: Missions |
10/26/12 |
| Summary: ESA has announced a new mission to study super-Earths orbiting nearby stars. Dubbed 'Cheops,' the mission could be just the first in a new series of small missions developed as part of ESA's Science Program. |
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Earth's Magnetosphere Acts Like a Sieve
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| Topic: Spaceship Earth |
10/25/12 |
| Summary: The Cluster mission has discovered that Earth's protective magnetic bubble lets the solar wind in under a wider range of conditions than previously believed. |
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Watching the Weather of Uranus
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| Topic: Outer Solar System |
10/24/12 |
| Summary: Using a new technique, astronomers are bringing Uranus into sharp focus. New observations are revealing incredible details about the bizarre weather on our solar system's seventh planet. |
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