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Archive for February, 2023

Planetary defense: Protecting Earth from space-based threats

February 17th, 2023 by

Planetary defense refers to the effort to monitor and protect Earth from asteroids, comets and other objects in space.

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Goldilocks zone: Everything you need to know about the habitable sweet spot

February 17th, 2023 by

The Goldilocks zone or habitable zone is the region around a star where an orbiting planet could host liquid water and, therefore, possibly support life.

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Astronomers unravel how complex organic molecules form in deep space

February 17th, 2023 by

New research shows how a simple molecule called ortho-benzene helps form larger, more complex organic molecules at the core of frigid gas clouds in deep space.

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Sony E 11mm f/1.8 lens review

February 16th, 2023 by

We put Sony’s widest-angle APS-C lens to the test — was it worth the wait?

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‘Star Trek: Picard’ Season 3 premiere is pure ‘Next Generation’ nostalgia, for better or worse

February 16th, 2023 by

The “Star Trek: Picard” Season 3 premiere is here and offers a trip down memory lane for anyone wishing for another season of “The Next Generation.”

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Meteorite found! Space rock from brilliant fireball over Europe located in France

February 16th, 2023 by

A meteorite believed to have originated from a brilliant fireball that lit up European skies on Monday (Feb. 13) was located in France by citizen scientists.

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‘Pristine’ meteorite contaminated with table salt upon crash landing on Earth

February 16th, 2023 by

The Winchcombe meteorite was collected mere hours after it fell, but researchers have found that it was already contaminated with earthly minerals, including common table salt.

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NASA, HeroX need your help to simulate astronaut Mars missions

February 16th, 2023 by

A new virtual reality challenge will help NASA prepare for human missions to Mars, perhaps as soon as the late 2030s.

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