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NASA Probe Sends Back Pictures of Lunar South Pole

Posted February 1st, 2012 at 8:15 pm (UTC-5)
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A U.S. lunar probe has sent back its first images of the far side of the moon, showing a massive crater that is billions of years old. Scientists say the pictures from the Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory, known as GRAIL, should energize students who want to study and explore the moon. The pictures give […]

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Asian Baby Boom Expected in Year of the Dragon

Posted January 22nd, 2012 at 9:15 pm (UTC-5)
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People are ushering in the lunar new year with fireworks and celebrations in Asia and around the world. Monday marks the start of the Year of the Dragon in the 12-year rotation of the Chinese Zodiac calendar. The mythical and powerful dragon symbolizes royalty and good fortune, and for believers, the year and those born […]

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