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Exoplanet plate tectonics: A new frontier in the hunt for alien life

Plate tectonics seems to be crucial for life on Earth, but we’ve never confirmed that it happens on other worlds - that may be about to change

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Super-bright black holes could reveal if the universe is pixelated

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Having a baby on Mars? You may be in for a difficult time

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Having a baby on Mars? You may be in for a difficult time

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This bold, experimental slice of deep-space sci-fi is just brilliant

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Millions of phones create most complete map ever of the ionosphere

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Orbital wins the Booker prize: “I see it as a kind of space pastoral

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Orbital wins the Booker prize: “I see it as a kind of space pastoral"

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A new life on Mars? Expect toxic dust, bad vibes and insects for lunch

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A new life on Mars? Expect toxic dust, bad vibes and insects for lunch

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Why does our universe have something instead of nothing?

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2HAJ7KN This way to experience the impact - sign on the road to Meteor Crater, Northern Arizona, USA

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What preparing for an asteroid strike teaches us about climate change

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If an asteroid were heading towards Earth, could you avert disaster?

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If an asteroid were heading towards Earth, could you avert disaster?

From nuclear strikes to giant spikes, discover the systems in place to prevent a collision and test your decision-making to see if you could avoid a catastrophic impact

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Astronauts could hitch a ride on asteroids to get to Venus or Mars

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Complex form of carbon spotted outside solar system for first time

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10 stunning James Webb Space Telescope images show the beauty of space

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91av recommends Brian Cox's new series, Solar System

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