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Chilean quake would have shifted Earth’s axis

Chilean quake would have shifted Earth’s axis


Several media, including the CNN reported that the massive earthquake that struck Chile on Saturday may have shifted the Earth’s axis and created shorter days.

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A space object flew near The Earth

A space object flew near The Earth


Scientists failed to identify a space object of between 10 and 15 meters in diameter, which flew on Wednesday at about 130 thousand kilometers of The Earth’s surface.

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First images of the Universe taken with infrared light

First images of the Universe taken with infrared light


The Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) reported that “The space telescope WISE created by NASA showed the first image of part of the cosmos captured in infrared light.

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Russian scientists advised that the asteroid Apophis may impact The Earth in 2036

Russian scientists advised that the asteroid Apophis may impact The Earth in 2036


Russian scientists advised that it would be beneficial to interfere with the trajectory of asteroid called Apophis because it could hit The Earth in 2036.

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Atlantis began its return to Earth

Atlantis began its return to Earth


After a smooth and successful mission with the International Space Station, NASA’s space shuttle Atlantis this morning undocked from the station, prepared for an uneventful Thanksgiving and began its somewhat short journey back to Earth.

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NASA launches telescope to detect Earth-threatening asteroids

NASA launches telescope to detect Earth-threatening asteroids


NASA officials announce that the space agency’s latest telescope, the Wide-field Infrared Survey Explore (WISE) instrument, has finished undergoing preparations, and is currently set for a Friday, November 20, roll-out date.

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32 new planets found

32 new planets found


Astronomers have announced a haul of planets found beyond our Solar System.

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Shock and surprise as space object falls

Shock and surprise as space object falls


Yesterday afternoon, near 19, the inhabitants of Mendoza, La Pampa, San Luis, and Cordoba saw a meteorite coming down the sky. It finally desintegrated with a loud explosion before it hit the earth. (VIDEO AVAILABLE)

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‘Minor’ damage found to shuttle Atlantis

‘Minor’ damage found to shuttle Atlantis


An inspection of the space shuttle Atlantis has uncovered some “minor” damage to the vehicle’s right side, Nasa officials say.

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Earth Hour 2009

Earth Hour 2009


On March 28 from7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (GMT) people arround the globe will be turning off their lights for an hour.

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