Planets
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Astronomers suggest that dying stars can give birth to planets
Washington: Planets are usually not much older than the stars in any galaxy, but a recent study by KU Leuven astronomers has discovered that a completely different scenario is also possible. The…
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Studies find when puffy planets lose atmospheres, they become super-Earths
Hawaii: Mini-Neptunes are a class of exoplanets, which are planets that orbit stars outside our solar system. These worlds, which are smaller, denser versions of the planet Neptune, consist of large rocky…
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Moons may yield clues to what makes planets habitable, says study
Tokyo: Earth’s moon is vital in making it function. It controls the length of the day and ocean tides, which affect the biological cycles of lifeforms on our planet. The moon also…
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Five planets can be seen with naked eyes in the coming week
Hyderabad: In the coming week, a unique phenomenon will take place when five planets can be seen with the naked eyes from several parts of the earth, a city-based scientist said on…
