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How Isaac Newton Worked
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Isaac Newton is one of the most important contributors to the field of science. Learn about the life of Isaac Newton.
Scientists Spot Light From Behind a Black Hole for the First Time Ever
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Scientists have observed flashes of X-rays coming from behind a supermassive black hole, consistent with Albert Einstein's prediction that extremely large objects can bend light.
Does the Sun Rotate?
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Like Earth, the sun rotates, but in a different way. HowStuffWorks looks at the science.
What is the Milky Way?
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It's your home, and a colossally sized one at that. How much do you know about your galactic digs and their residence amid the yawning universe?
How Comets Work
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Comets are remarkable pieces of our universe's past, and they tell us a great deal about how the universe was formed. Learn about the long but rewarding process of discovering and analyzing comets.
How is GPS used in spaceflight?
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GPS is great, but it's kind of Earth-centric. If we have our hearts set on traveling to distant planets and faraway stars, then it's time to come up with a new navigation system. NASA, of course, has an idea.
Exploring Jovian Planets, the Titans of Our Solar System
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The four Jovian planets are officially designated as gas (and/or ice) giants. Which planets are they and what makes them so unique?
Anonymous Claims NASA Is About to Announce an Alien Discovery. Sadly Not
Everybody wants to find aliens, even the hacktivist group Anonymous.
Could a planet exist without a host star?
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It's not uncommon for planets to wander alone through the universe like big, sullen teenagers. But how do they end up flying solo, and could they still harbor life?
What Is a Van Allen Radiation Belt?
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Van Allen Radiation Belts, two zones encircling the earth in which there are relatively large numbers of high-energy (fast-moving) charged particles.