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Mars Has Big Ice! - Thursday, May 30th, 2002

Scientists have found ice on Mars. The frozen water, whose quantity may equal Lake Michigan, is within a meter of the surface.



Sun’s Story: Meet our Star! - Thursday, July 27th, 2000

New techniques give a better view of the sun, help predict flares, aurora and destruction from the sun. Like staying warm? Like radio? Love our sun!



Killer Asteroids: Ultimate Impact - Wednesday, November 4th, 1998

New searches are finding lots of asteroids. None of them are aimed at us — yet. How much damage have asteroids done in the past?



Planets Discovered: Far, Far Away - Thursday, June 20th, 1996

The discovery of a planet that could resemble Jupiter in its size and orbit is focusing attention on this ageless question: are we alone in the universe?




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