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The disc-like object on Venus that Russian scientist Leonid Ksanfomaliti claims is a living creature. Credit:Leonid Ksanfomaliti/ Solar System Research
A once-respected Russian scientist claims to have found evidence of life on Venus in 30-year-old photos taken by a So...
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The triangular "UFO" as seen in footage captured by a telescopic camera on the STEREO-B spacecraft. Credit: YouTube | ridleyja
UFO conspiracy theorists say NASA is covering up the existence of a triangular UFO. Scientists say it's an optical ef...
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This artist's concept shows fuel from Russia's failed Mars probe Phobos-Grunt burning from a ruptured fuel tank as the spacecraft re-enters the atmosphere. CREDIT: Michael Carroll
Russia has accused the United States of accidentally downing its Mars-bound space probe with powerful radar. But scie...
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Contemplating what the universe would be like if gravity suddenly disappeared makes us extremely thankful that it exi...
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Computer-generated image depicting a view of Earth as seen from the surface of the asteroid Toutatis. Credit: NASA/JPL
A new study characterizing the way Earth captures nearby asteroids suggests that our planet typically has a temporary...
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Scientists on the Kepler team use the "transit method" to find planets orbiting faraway stars. They're hoping to find...
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