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Large Hadron Collider - the main tool of modern physicists

Large Hadron Collider - the main tool of modern physicists

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NASA opens a new museum complex

NASA opens a new museum complex

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The museum is located in the Flight Control Center at the Johnson Space Center, from where the astronauts’ landing on the moon and other historical projects were controlled.
NASA to Search for Life on Titan

NASA to Search for Life on Titan

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Despite the low temperature, Titan has an atmosphere similar to the Earth’s, and more importantly, it has water. These factors make Saturn’s biggest moon a very interesting research object.
How our galaxy will be colonized?

How our galaxy will be colonized?

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Chinese scientists have attempted to answer this question, by creating a computer model, demonstrating how people can settle in the Milky Way.
New information revealed about octopus nervous system 

New information revealed about octopus nervous system 

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It turned out that the animal’s legs are capable of making decisions independently from its brain. This is because its neurons do not have a shared center and are spread across its entire body. 
Scientists Take Thermal Spectrum Pictures of Uranus Rings 

Scientists Take Thermal Spectrum Pictures of Uranus Rings 

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The photos were made from Chile's Atacama Desert. Scientists managed not only to obtain the rings’ image, but also to measure their temperature.
SpaceX's Falcon Heavy is on its third flight

SpaceX's Falcon Heavy is on its third flight

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At 2:30 a.m. local time, the SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket went on its third flight. It was launched from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Scientists discover a new kind of wildcat

Scientists discover a new kind of wildcat

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The animal inhabits the island of Corsica in the Mediterranean Sea. The locals had mentioned a cat unknown to science for a long time, but it was only recently that scientists have managed to study the animal in detail.
Scientists discover a new kind of worm

Scientists discover a new kind of worm

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Mysterious creatures were found on the island of Bohol in the Philippine archipelago. The new species called Lithoredo abatanica is distinguished for its ability to gnaw stones.
Why is the European Space Agency melting satellites?

Why is the European Space Agency melting satellites?

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Near-Earth satellites are created in a way to ensure all their elements are burned upon entry into the atmosphere. But this does not always happen. A new experiment by the ESA aims to demonstrate what happens to space vehicles near our planet.
NASA ‘starshade’ will cover celestial bodies

NASA ‘starshade’ will cover celestial bodies

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Starlight sometimes has a negative effect on telescopes, which is why experts at NASA are currently working on two projects geared towards blocking unnecessary radiation. One of them is operating under the working title ‘Starshade’.
Making the difficult easy: Everything you need to know about the dark matter of the Universe

Making the difficult easy: Everything you need to know about the dark matter of the Universe

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Dark matter is one of the greatest mysteries in contemporary science. While there is no direct evidence to its existence, many indirect factors show that not only does dark matter exist, but it actually has a decisive impact on the Universe.
Cactus-based plastic created in Mexico

Cactus-based plastic created in Mexico

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An alternative to traditional plastic was recently developed at the Universidad del Valle de Atemajac in Mexico. Unlike regular plastic, this new material is biodegradable.
Bon appetit: carnivorous plants can consume vertebrate animals  

Bon appetit: carnivorous plants can consume vertebrate animals  

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Until recently, the prevailing scientific thought was that carnivorous plants only ate flies, spiders and caterpillars. However, a new study shows that these conclusions were made prematurely. Canadian scientists have revealed the true abilities of carnivorous plants.
What are lasers?

What are lasers?

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Lasers are a source of great excitement, often reminding us of science fiction films and future scientific developments. These devices seem supernatural, and have been employed by creators of blockbusters...
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