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Secret ‘Symmetries’ That Protect Earth From the Chaos of Space
In a recent study, researchers in the field of astrophysics found that the movements of the inner planets are controlled by specific factors which act like a tether, preventing the system from descending into chaos.
This newfound understanding not only...
Space
Exoplanet to Be Obliterated as It Spirals Into a Star
A doomed exoplanet identified by astronomers outside of our own solar system is spiraling closer to its host star and will be obliterated upon collision with it due to the process of orbital decay.
At the moment, Kepler-1658b closely orbits...
Science
Zombie Worlds: Five Spooky Planets Orbiting Dead Stars
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Planets orbiting a dead star would normally be obliterated. Mysteriously though, a handful of “zombie planets” have been detected orbiting neutron stars. And they are some of the weirdest worlds in the cosmos.
By Gareth Dorrian
All stars, including the Sun,...
Greek News
Jupiter’s Recently Discovered Moons Receive Ancient Greek Names
Researchers from the Carnegie Institution for Science announced last year that they had found twelve new moons orbiting Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system.
This new discovery has brought the total number of moons orbiting around the planet...