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    Prehistoric cave art reveals ancient use of complex astronomy

    Some of the world's oldest cave paintings have revealed how ancient people had relatively advanced knowledge of astronomy. The artworks, at sites across Europe, are not simply depictions of wild animals, as was previously thought. Instead, the animal symbols represent star constellations in the...
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    The Composition of Super-Earths

    A star about 100 light years away in the Pisces constellation, GJ 9827, hosts what may be one of the most massive and dense super-Earth planets detected to date according to new research led by Carnegie's Johanna Teske. This new information provides evidence to help astronomers better understand...
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    Voyager Enters Solar System's Final Frontier

    To Infinity and Beyond: Voyager 1 Nears Edge of the Solar System By: Nick Carbone (3 hours ago) It's been a 33-year trip without so much as a pit stop for the Voyager. As the spacecraft propels itself further into deep space, the learning adventure for scientists continues. At a current...
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