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Discover the only planet in our solar system that rotates clockwise. Learn why this 'rebel' planet spins backwards, how a ...

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Planetary rings explained: composition, formation theories, and a comparison of Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus, and Neptune’s rings.

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Scientists have discovered a mysterious 'iron bar' in the heart of a nearby nebula that could offer a glimpse into Earth's ...

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Previous research on deep-sea sediments had suggested that Mars might influence Earth's climate, but the magnitude of this ...

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A wild social media conspiracy theory has grown out of control leading to NASA to break their silence on the wild rumour – ...