Physics
Lost Japanese satellite Hitomi shows unexpected signs of life
The satellite seemed to be missing or out of control after debris was spotted around it shortly after it was due to call Earth - but it may still be alive 聽
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Space
Ceres surprises with water ice and colourful bright spots
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Physics
Pluto may have hosted lakes and rivers of liquid nitrogen
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Space
Repeating cosmic radio blast adds mystery to their origins
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Physics
Cosmic radio blast result called into question within days
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Physics
Source of cosmic radio blast tracked down for the first time
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Space
Planet Nine hunters enlist big bang telescopes and Saturn probe
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Physics
Four big cosmology secrets gravitational waves could uncover
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Space
How Do You Find an Exoplanet? An insider account gives top tips
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Physics
Ancient maps of Jupiter’s path show Babylonians’ advanced maths
A forgotten tablet has cracked a long-standing mystery about strange notations on other tablets - and shown ancient Babylonians used precursors to calculus
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Earth
Record-breaking double star may be cannibalising itself
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Space
Lonely exoplanet orbits its star at greatest distance yet seen
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Earth
How Planet Nine may have been exiled to solar system’s edge
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Space
From Africa to the stars: Why Ethiopia needs a space programme
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