Science

Dark Heart of a Cosmic Collision

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The peculiar galaxy Centaurus A as seen in longer infrared wavelengths and X-rays. Inner structural features seen in...

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Cosmic 'Leaf Blower' Robs Galaxy of Star-Making Fuel

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Time is running out for the galaxy NGC 3801, seen in this composite image combining light from across the spectrum,...

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How `dark energy` triggered expansion of Universe

Researchers have come up with a 3D map of the sky, which facilitates scientists to look into the time six billion years ago when dark energy became a dominant influence on the Universe's expansion.

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Africa Sci-tech Forum Promotes Homegrown Innovation

Experts and officials gathered at the first Africa Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation in Nairobi, Kenya are seeking African solutions to African problems. Participants are calling for African governments to fund and promote research and...

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After 'Gen X', Today's Young Might be ‘Gen E’

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Solar Storm Dumps Gigawatts into Earth's Upper Atmosphere

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A surge of infrared radiation from nitric oxide molecules on March 8-10, 2012, signals the...

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Planet under pressure: taking stock of scientific data

The “Planet under Pressure Conference” is considered a key event in the lead up to the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development in Rio de Janeiro (Rio+20, Brazil, 20-22 June, 2012), with participants identifying concrete ways for society...

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NASA GRAIL Returns First Student-Selected Moon Images

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This image of the far side of the lunar surface, with Earth in the background, was taken by the MoonKAM system board...

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