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Robot Could Explore Moon Caverns
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| Topic: Robotics & A.I. |
11/22/12 |
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A robot that has been exploring a coal mine pit in Pennsylvania could be rappelling into holes on the Moon in the future. |
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The Lazarus Effect
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| Topic: Origin & Evolution of Life |
11/21/12 |
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Researchers have solved an age-old riddle surrounding the evolutionary relationships of a much-debated fossil mammal. The findings also show that the family of mammals represented by the fossil survived the extinction event that marks the end of the Age of Dinosaurs. |
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Has Curiosity Made a Historic Discovery?
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| Topic: Mars |
11/21/12 |
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Curiosity has now been exploring Gale Crater on Mars for a few months, testing its instruments and taking its first measurements. Already, it has found evidence that water once flowed in the crater. In the coming weeks, NASA's newest rover could have even more exciting science results to share. |
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Hydrogen Hints to History of Mars Water
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| Topic: Mars |
11/20/12 |
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A new study indicates that Mars formed from similar building blocks to those of Earth, but that there were differences in how the two planets evolved. |
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Curiosity Provides Weather and Radiation Report
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| Topic: Mars |
11/18/12 |
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Observations of wind patterns and natural radiation patterns on Mars by NASA's Curiosity rover are helping scientists better understand the environment on the Red Planet's surface. |
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Meltwater on Mars Could Sustain Life
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| Topic: Mars |
11/17/12 |
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By comparing satellite imagery of Mars and the arctic island of Svalbard, researchers have determined that water played a bigger role in shaping the landscape of Mars than previously thought. The study also indicates that environments capable of supporting life on Mars might exist. |
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Meteorites Reveal Warm Water Existed on Mars
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| Topic: Meteorites, Comets and Asteroids |
11/17/12 |
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Scientists have discovered that water temperatures on ancient Mars were within a range that microorganisms on Earth can live in. The research is based on detailed studies of Mars meteorites coupled with computer modeling. |
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