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| How to Respond When E.T. Says Hello |
| Topic: Alien Life |
12/01/11 |
| Scientists are studying the best ways to compose messages meant for alien eyes in case we ever do get the chance to communicate with extraterrestrials. |
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| Planning Our Phases on the Moon |
| Topic: Moon to Mars |
12/01/11 |
| As space agencies around the world gear up for a return of humans to the Moon, researchers are beginning to outline important scientific priorities. A new study at an impact crater in Canada is helping mission planners develop the most effective methods for exploring the lunar surface. |
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| Life's Ancient Island in the Ice |
| Topic: Biosphere |
12/01/11 |
| During the last ice age, massive glaciers covered much of our planet. However, a region of Alaska, Siberia and the Canadian Yukon remained ice-free. This region, known as Beringia, supported unique organisms and was an important haven for evolution. Now, scientists may have uncovered how Beringia supported such diversity at a time when conditions for life were harsh. |
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| A Public Opinion on Mission Planning |
| Topic: Missions |
03/29/10 |
| For the last few months, Astrobiology Magazine has been running a poll to see what our readers think should be the next target of a mission in the solar system. As we close the poll, see how the results compare to current mission plans. |
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| Avatars in Space |
| Topic: Robotics & A.I. |
03/15/10 |
| At this year's Oscars, there was a great deal of buzz surrounding the science fiction epic, Avatar. The movie focuses on human explorers virtually immersing themselves in the environment of a distant world through the eyes and body of an avatar. The movie may be science fiction, but the concepts behind avatars in space exploration are based in science fact. |
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