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the uncertain return on luxury space tourism

Research says that going into space makes you care more about the planet. But does this still hold true if your trip is a luxurious getaway?
the uncertain return on luxury space tourism

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hot jupiters get even weirder thanks to a disco ball planet

Gas giants orbiting their parent stars just keep getting weirder and weirder.
hot jupiters get even weirder thanks to a disco ball planet

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how we're hunting for killer asteroids with space radar

NASA proved we can redirect incoming asteroids. Now we just need to find them before they find us, and we think we might know the best way to do it.
how we're hunting for killer asteroids with space radar

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is our universe really twice as old as we think?

A new paper making big waves says that the cosmos is 26.7 billion years old. The catch? It relies on phenomena we've never seen before.
is our universe really twice as old as we think?

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we're technically an interstellar species. sadly, that doesn't mean much, yet

Our spaceships have left the solar system and are heading to the stars. If we want to follow them, we're going to have to reinvent everything, ourselves included.
we're technically an interstellar species. sadly, that doesn't mean much, yet

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starcrete, or how to live on other planets with simple cooking ingredients

Scientists figured out an ingenious recipe for extra strong concrete perfect for habitats on the Moon, Mars, and beyond.
starcrete, or how to live on other planets with simple cooking ingredients

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nasa and darpa are reviving our atomic age dreams once again

Space exploration is about to kick start a new era of nuclear energy and another chance to get the future right.
nasa and darpa are reviving our atomic age dreams once again

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black hole suns: the theoretical monsters at the dawn of the universe

Imagine stars millions of times larger than the Sun powered by black holes. It sounds too bizarre to be true, but scientists think they may be responsible for today's universe.
black hole suns: the theoretical monsters at the dawn of the universe

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can we really sleep our way to the stars?

Imagine being able to sleep for months, if not years, waking up orbiting another world. But is this just wishful thinking, or can humans really learn to hibernate?
can we really sleep our way to the stars?

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zombie worlds are out there, and they're terrifying places

It turns out there is life after stellar death. Say hello to zombie worlds, undead planets orbiting the most extreme objects in the universe.
zombie worlds are out there, and they're terrifying places

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why the biggest galaxies have the fewest new stars

Some of the largest galaxies in the cosmos aren't creating new stars. Now scientists finally think they know why.
why the biggest galaxies have the fewest new stars

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the cosmic buffet: are black holes snacking on neutron stars?

A new simulation says that black holes are eating neutron stars and lighting up our telescopes with mysterious bursts of energy.
the cosmic buffet: are black holes snacking on neutron stars?

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engineers want to blot out the sun to fight global warming. again.

Researchers from MIT want to deploy a raft of space bubbles to block sunlight and fight global warming. It probably won't work.
engineers want to blot out the sun to fight global warming. again.

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the universe's axis of evil and why the cosmos is askew

We're taught that our universe looks and works the same way in every direction. That may not be entirely true.
the universe's axis of evil and why the cosmos is askew

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why we need to forget about terraforming

Science fiction and popular science say that we can change other worlds to be like ours. In reality, that will be a terrible idea.
why we need to forget about terraforming

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