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A crater lake on Mars was racked by ancient flash floods

Posted on March 28, 2022October 24, 2022 by Genesis Berlanga

One picture from the surface of Mars can tell us an entire story about the history and formation of that place. Often, the similarities and…

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    How does the human body react to being in space?

    Posted on December 21, 2020October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

    Is going to space safe for human health? Two astronauts, who were twins, volunteered for a research study to look at how the body changes…

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      Which came first, the cysteine or the egg?

      Posted on February 13, 2020October 24, 2022 by Justin Dingman

      Scientists used to think cysteine was required to manufacture itself. Turns out, it isn't. In fact, cysteine slows down the manufacture of…

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        Can Artificial Intelligence find new planets for us?

        Posted on November 28, 2019October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

        On a clear night you might easily see Jupiter, Mars or other planets from our solar system. This is how astronomers from thousands of years…

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          What if the entire planet had it’s own flag?

          Posted on September 17, 2018October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

          Going into space is difficult and costly. All of our past space missions have taken many years to complete from laboratory to launch. As we…

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