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Planets originally thought to be like Earth 'lack water'

The search to discover planets similar to our own could be hindered by low water levels, scientists have warned.

Thu, 24 Jul, 2014

Russia may send spacecraft to knock asteroid away and prevent collision

RUSSIA is considering sending a spacecraft to a large asteroid to knock it off its path and prevent a possible collision with Earth, the head of the country’s space agency said yesterday.

Thu, 31 Dec, 2009

Star collapse recorded at edge of known universe

TELESCOPES have recorded the most distant cosmic explosion ever seen, probably caused by the collapse of a massive dying star, according to University of Hawaii astronomers.

Thu, 15 Sep, 2005

A big bang echoes from the edge of the universe

Telescopes atop Mauna Kea in Hawaii have recorded the most distant cosmic explosion ever seen, probably caused by the collapse of a massive dying star, according to University of Hawaii astronomers.

Wed, 14 Sep, 2005