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I get some pretty great questions from kids once they learn that I’m an astronomer. Several children have asked me if it is possible to stand on the surface of Jupiter. We know Jupiter has lots of clouds and a thick atmosphere. But if you went deep enough, and assuming you were not crushed by atmospheric pressure or the planet’s gravity, would you find land that you could stand on? To answer that question, we…
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Scientists have long wondered about the presence and absence of water on Mars. Recent studies suggest that water on the red planet has not been constant, but rather has fluctuated over hundreds of millions of years. Using impact craters, a planetary scientist from the United States learned how long ago networks of valleys formed by water formed on Mars, and also found out that rivers flowed regularly on the Martian surface, and not just in…
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The Center for Inquiry Investigations Group (CFIIG) is offering a prize of $500,000 to “anyone who can demonstrate any paranormal, supernatural, or occult power under scientific test conditions” as part of a contest they’re calling the Paranormal Challenge. In addition to the listed prize, a $5,000 bonus is offered to anyone who refers a person who then successfully demonstrates otherworldly abilities. According to their website: CFIIG will work with applicants to design the test protocol…
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More on the Strange History of How the Russians Got Caught in the United States’ and the U.K.’s UFO Cold War Programs Source link
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According to a new study published in the journal Nature Astronomy, some extraterrestrial civilizations may be intelligent but face limitations in technological development due to the characteristics of their atmosphere. One of the key factors identified in the study is the level of oxygen in the atmosphere. Oxygen plays an important role in the evolution of life, and researchers suggest that its availability may be critical for the development of technologically advanced species. The article…