Centipedes from Hell!
Listen 00:05:19Geophilus Hadesi discovered in Croatian caves – more than half a mile below the earth’s surface! These ‘extremophile’ centipedes exemplify the range of conditions under which life forms can exist and thrive.
New Horizons closest approach to Pluto takes place tomorrow morning at 7:49:57. Initial proximate close images show a varied and complicated surface.
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‘All or nothing’: Scientists search for extraterrestrial intelligence
Humans have long asked the question, “Are we alone?” These SETI scientists are on a quest to find out
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The Webb Telescope and the mysteries of the universe
The Webb Telescope is allowing us to look back further into our past than ever before and revealing distant galaxies. exoplanets, cosmic cliffs, dying stars and much more.
Air Date: July 14, 2022 10:00 am
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Franklin institute prepares for $8 million upgrade to vastly expand space exhibition
Boeing Aerospace has donated $3 million to the Franklin Institute’s $8 million update of its space exhibition, planned for 2023.
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