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Ancient star system reveals Earth-sized planets forming near start of universe

Posted in Science on 29th Jan, 2015
by Alex Muller

At 11.2 billion years old, it proves that such planets have formed throughout the history of the Universe.

Should we use helicopter drones to fly across Mars?

Posted in Hardware on 25th Jan, 2015
by Alex Muller

A concept for an unmanned helicopter to fly through the skies of Mars.

A twist on planetary origins

Posted in Science on 19th Jan, 2015
by Alex Muller

'The early solar system was more violent than expected: You had these massive sprays of molten material getting ejected out from these really big impacts. It's an extreme process.'

Lost Beagle2 probe found 'intact' on Mars

Posted in Science on 17th Jan, 2015
by Alex Muller

The missing Mars robot Beagle2 has been found on the surface of the Red Planet, apparently intact.

Billions of Exoplanets Are Looking More Habitable

Posted in Featured, Science on 17th Jan, 2015
by Alex Muller

A new astrophysics study just raised the chances for finding life on exoplanets across the universe.