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Gravitational waves discovered as predicted by Einstein
The discovery of gravitational waves, observed from the merger of two black holes, is a confirmation of Einstein’s general theory of relativity.
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NASA’s Kepler mission claims discovery of “Earth 2.0”
In a press conference, NASA announced the discovery of a planet which has the closest match of any exoplanet ever examined to Earth. The planet, called Kepler-452b, is likely rocky and orbits in its star’s habitable zone where liquid water can exist. Continue reading
Solar Flares hit the Earth in its 11 year peak cycle
Solar Flares hit the Earth 2013, in its 11 year peak cycle, potentially causing serious damage, as much as 2 trilion USD of damage to the power grid Continue reading
Exoplanets, the hunt for another Earth
The search for a new Earth is ongoing. A promising candidate, the exoplanet KOI-172.02, has been discovered, at 1040 light years distance. Continue reading
Dark energy is real, say astronomers
Dark Energy Is Real, say Astronomers of University of Portsmouth and LMU University Munich, with a likelihood of its existence of 99.996 per cent. Continue reading
Dark matter in the universe reported as confirmed
Scientists claim that the dark matter skeleton in the universe has been observed for the first time. Dark matter accounts for almost 80% of the matter in the universe. Continue reading
Venus passed sun for last time until 2117
Our neighbour planet Venus has passed in front of sun for second time this decade but last time until 2117, in a once in a lifetime show - phantastic pictures. Continue reading
Billions of planets in habitable zones in Milky Way
New study estimates that there are tens of billions of planets in habitable zones in the milky way galaxy, and probably about one hundred in the Sun's immediate neighbourhood. Continue reading
Dark matter defies explanation
Dark matter core, left behind from wreck between massive clusters of galaxies, defies explanation Continue reading
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