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Luz do Sol changes the orbit of Apophis.

[ad_1] The asteroid Apophis will need to be closely monitored by astronomers in the coming years, as its orbit has been altered over time, potentially increasing the risk of a collision with Earth. The warning was given in a new study, released in October. According to University of Hawaii astronomer …

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Book review: “Kindred”, by Rebecca Wragg Sykes

[ad_1] Yet Sykes’ compelling arguments about the competence and diversity of the ancient Neanderthals lead us back to the inevitable Sapiens question. Scholars have always noted the suspicious coincidence that Neanderthals came out exactly when Sapiens appeared on the scene. But as long as scholars regarded Neanderthals as mere brutes …

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The Milky Way may be full of Earth-like planets

[ad_1] The results of a new study have been published, and researchers have found that data from exoplanets suggests there may be at least 300 million potentially habitable planets in the Milky Way. Scientists have found that about half of the sun-like stars in the Milky Way may be home …

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Look to the skies next week to see the Taurid meteor shower

[ad_1] Amateur astronomers and sky watchers must have their eyes on the sky next week as the taurid meteor shower could result in some massive fireballs. Fireballs are a technical term for extremely bright meteors that pass through the atmosphere. For those unfamiliar, Taurids are divided into Northern Taurids and …

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