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The Last Time a (Really Big) Meteor Hit Russia

In late 1908, the scientific community in St. Petersburg and Moscow was galvanized by vague reports filtering out of Siberia, telling of a gigantic, mysterious explosion that summer witnessed only by a handful of native Evenki tribesmen and Russian settlers. ... READ ON

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Amazing Footage of Russia's Meteorite Crashes

The Ural Mountains were shaken by some pretty dramatic explosions on Friday, as a meteorite burst in midair and showered Russia with the remnants.... READ ON
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How You Can Help Name Pluto's Two New Moons

P4 and P5 need new names. How does Cerberus sound? Or Styx?... READ ON

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Popping Water Balloons in Space

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Folding Space-Time Using a Music Box

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A 150-Foot Asteroid's Near-Brush with Earth

NASA says a space rock half the size of a football field will zip past us on Feb. 15... READ ON

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How Do Astronauts Wash Their Hands?

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Pluto Was Named by an 11-Year-Old Girl

On March 14, 1930, 11-year-old Venetia Burney and her family were eating breakfast at their home in Oxford, England, discussing the biggest news of the day: The discovery of a new planet. As they talked about what the new planet's moniker should be, Venetia said, “I think Pluto would be a good name for it.” ... READ ON

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