Planet

16 articles

Science Square Jan 1, 2016

Science Square (Issue 109)

Potentially habitable Earth-like planet discovered Wright DJ et al. Three planets orbiting Wolf 1061. Astrophysical Journal Letters, December…

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Days Mar 1, 2015

Planets With Two Stars

Our sun is a single star system, but using new technology, scientists are discovering double – and even…

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Culture & Society Nov 1, 2013

Planet Without Laughter

Though we cannot see humor, like faith, we perceive it all around us. Once upon a time there…

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‘i Sep 1, 2013

Termites and Retirement

We call termites “white ants” because of their appearance; however they are a diverse group of insects, with…

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Science Square Nov 1, 2012

Science Square (Issue 90)

Childhood environment leaves its mark on DNA Factors underlying variable DNA methylation in a human community cohort. L.L.…

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Caused Nov 1, 2010

Without the Moon…

What would have happened if our Moon had not existed? How would its absence have affected the Earth,…

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Air Jan 1, 2004

A World of Balance

We live in a cozy and dynamic home called the Earth, which moves through cold, dark space at…

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Believing Oct 1, 1999

The Divine Name Of Most Holy

The universe is a vast, constantly working factory, and the earth is a hostel and guesthouse continually filled…

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