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Gliese 581c: The First 'Earth-like' Planet Found
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Gliese 581c was one of the first "Earth-like" planets found, back in 2007. It generated a lot of excitement then but what about now?
Neptune: An Ice Giant With Diamond Rain
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Neptune is the eighth planet from the sun and one of the coldest. Its supersonic winds are also the fastest in the solar system.
Why Cassini Crashed: Protecting Icy Moon Enceladus at All Costs
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The groundbreaking Saturn mission has come to an end, protecting Saturn's moon in its final plunge.
How Auroras Work
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An aurora is a light phenomenon caused by solar winds interacting with the Earth's magnetic field. Learn more about auroras.
How Hurricanes Work
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How often have you watched a weather forecaster point to a spiral-shaped cloudy mass with a sense of dread and fascination? What fuels these ferocious storms?
What if there were no gravity on Earth?
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Have you ever wondered what would happen if we were able to flip a switch and turn the Earth's gravity off for a day? The end result may surprise you.
Are there CO2 emissions from natural gas?
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Until recently, natural gas was thought of as one of the cleanest fossil fuels. Yet new studies say it may be worse for the ozone layer than coal -- a fuel well-known for its harmful emissions.
Will Earth Last Forever?
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Nothing lasts forever. Does that include our home planet, too?
Hubble Captures New Images of Jupiter's Northern Lights
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Hubble captures new images of Jupiter's aurora. Learn more about these aurora images in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
The Solar System: Planets and Formation Explained
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While we generally picture the sun and planets when thinking about our solar system, it also consists of comets, asteroids and hundreds of moons.