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By David Bois | Mon Nov 2, 2009 2:00 PM ET

Getting a clear and high-tech view from above is at the root of a new satellite geared to improving our understanding of the earth's water cycle. Read More

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By Lisa Jo Rudy | Fri Oct 30, 2009 9:00 AM ET

Star dubbed GRB 090423 is the oldest object ever seen. Read More

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By David Bois | Fri Oct 23, 2009 6:10 PM ET

It's been a good month for moon holes: First came NASA's water-seeking blast, and now there is evidence of a potential cave system below the lunar surface. Read More

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By John Casey | Fri Oct 23, 2009 12:34 PM ET

Isn't that a casino and a 7-11 in the background? Read More

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By Lisa Jo Rudy | Thu Oct 22, 2009 2:23 PM ET

How do you know your acre of Amazonia is really still standing? Read More

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By Lisa Jo Rudy | Wed Oct 21, 2009 9:00 AM ET

The platinum in your wedding ring is not of this Earth. Read More

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By Lisa Jo Rudy | Mon Oct 19, 2009 3:16 PM ET

Thirty-two new planets discovered. Read More

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By Lisa Jo Rudy | Mon Oct 19, 2009 1:54 AM ET

October 4-10 was World Space Week, and some folks got together to look at the sky. Read More

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By David Bois | Fri Oct 16, 2009 9:00 AM ET

Let's ship the robots off to space and give them something to do out there before they turn on us. Read More

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By Lisa Jo Rudy | Wed Oct 14, 2009 5:03 PM ET

Europa's seas are rich in oxygen. Are they also rich in life? Read More

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