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Ceres bright spot mystery solved
FINAL EPISODE: Bright spots on the dwarf planet Ceres are giant salt pans. Also; climate change slowing the planet's rot... Read more
16 Dec 2015
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How the Sun generates solar flares
How the Sun generates solar flares
Astronomers observe for the first time how the Sun acts as a powerful accelerator. Also: The LISA Pathfinder launches on... Read more
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