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Mysterious object could be interstellar visitor
10-27-2017 |
73
For the first time ever, astronomers have spotted what is thought to be a visitor from a distant star system.
Life may have emerged over 4 billion years ago
9-28-2017 | 11
Scientists have made a discovery that could push back the emergence of life further than ever before.
Has the 'Wow!' signal finally been solved ?
6-11-2017 | 25
Scientists now believe that the mysterious 1977 space signal had actually come from a passing comet.
Ancient carvings confirm deadly comet strike
4-21-2017 | 836
Symbols found at Gobekli Tepe seem to confirm that a comet struck the Earth in the year 10,950 B.C.
Stephen Hawking is planning to go in to space
3-20-2017 | 1
The celebrated physicist has described journeying in to outer space as his 'ultimate ambition'.
Rosetta is destroyed in comet crash-landing
VIDEO 9-30-2016 | 14
ESA's Rosetta spacecraft has gone out in a blaze of glory by deliberately colliding with comet 67P.
Philae probe mystery solved after two years
9-6-2016 | 2
The Rosetta spacecraft has finally managed to locate its companion probe on the surface of comet 67P.
Philae mission officially comes to a close
7-27-2016 | 6
After a year without communication, scientists have finally said goodbye to Philae for the last time.
Strange new perfume smells just like a comet
6-28-2016 | 8
A British company has created a peculiar new perfume which matches the otherworldly aroma of comet 67P.
Building blocks of life found on comet 67P
5-29-2016 | 10
ESA's Rosetta spacecraft has made a significant new discovery within the atmosphere of its new home.
Did comets form a haven for life on Mars ?
4-6-2016 | 3
A comet bombardment that occurred on Mars 3.9 billion years ago may have created habitable conditions.
Could Planet Nine cause mass extinctions ?
3-31-2016 | 25
A new theory has suggested that the new planet could be responsible for periodic mass extinction events.
Comets can't explain 'alien structure' star
1-17-2016 | 379
An astronomical anomaly thought by some to be an 'alien megastructure' has continued to defy explanation.
Was 'Wow!' alien signal triggered by comets ?
VIDEO 1-16-2016 | 40
The famous 'Wow!' signal picked up in 1977 could turn out to have a rather mundane explanation.
All attempts to contact Philae have failed
1-12-2016 | 13
ESA's Philae lander has gone silent and it's unlikely that it will ever be possible to contact it again.
Are comets more dangerous than asteroids ?
12-24-2015 | 10
Our planet may be at higher risk from a large comet impact than from a conventional rocky asteroid.
Rosetta discovers molecular oxygen on comet
10-29-2015 | 7
The gas was unexpectedly discovered around comet 67P and has been hailed as a significant find.
Could comets have sparked life on Europa ?
10-15-2015 | 0
Jupiter's icy moon may have had deliveries of pre-life ingredients thanks to penetrating comet impacts.
Comets could have sparked life on Earth
8-19-2015 | 16
Scientists have demonstrated that a comet impact can kick-start the formation of complex molecules.
Rosetta records comet fireworks display
8-12-2015 | 8
The Rosetta spacecraft has captured the moment a dramatic jet of dust and gas erupted from comet 67P.
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