NASA scientists are in the final phases of a mission aimed at averting a potential asteroid collision with Earth 159 years from now. The asteroid in question is named Bennu, and experts warn of a potential impact on September 24, 2182. This mission showcases NASA’s dedication to safeguarding our planet from potential celestial threats.
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The sun is an angry ball of fire that operates on nuclear physics principles and powers life on Earth. However, this life-giving force will not always be so, and there will come a time when it will run out of hydrogen fuel. The result will be complete chaos. As its fuel runs out, the sun will turn into a red behemoth in nearly five billion years. Even though it will lose its ability to sustain life, it will go out for one more hunt in its neighbourhood, the solar system.
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It is time we unlearned what we were taught in the Geography lessons. We were told about 7 continents only. Well, in a world full of wonders, there seems to be the 8th continent as well! The submerged 8th continent, Zealandia, lies to the east of Australia, beneath New Zealand.
However, you won’t find it on conventional maps since almost 95% of Zealandia is submerged deep beneath the Pacific Ocean. Know all about it!
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Scientists for many years now have been discovering various stars and planets that are scattered around the galaxy. To say the least, each one is unique in its own self, but, what if we were to tell you that one found very recently is truly special.
Scientists have found a set of six planets orbiting in almost perfect harmony around the star HD 158259. HD 158259 is almost the same mass and a litter larger than the Sun, which in itself is a minority in our exoplanet hunts. Read on to know more.
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