Mars probe to solve atmospheric mystery
While NASA's Curiosity and Opportunity rovers drive across the red planet's surface, a new probe is being prepared for launch to figure out why Mars lost its protective atmosp...
Old formula teaching astronomers new tricks
Planet predictor A centuries-old idea about how planetary orbits are spaced in relation to the Sun is proving remarkably accurate in predicting the l
Sun's magnetic field about to flip
Tipping point Every 11 years or so, the Sun does something quite profound - its magnetic field completely swaps polarity. This event occurs at the pe
New model predicts angry solar storms
Solar Storm Predictions Scientists are a step closer to predicting dangerous solar storms that could black out mobile phones, fry satellites and shut
Curiosity rover marks one year on Mars
Signs of water NASA's rover Curiosity, which survived its daredevil landing on Mars one year ago, has found enough evidence to suggest the planet cou
Crowd-sourced satellite heads into space
Tiny travellers A pair of micro-satellites, partly-built in Australia, have rocketed into orbit proving you don't have to be as big as NASA to join t
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