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Moon hit by meteoroid

A 40 kg rock has slamming into the lunar surface, creating a bright flash of light.

Plug in, improve brain

Applying painless but targeted electrical stimulation may in future be a way to help people who struggle with maths.

Rearranging the heavens

While most of us hope to dodge space rocks, NASA has unveiled an ambitious, US$105 million plan to build a spaceship to drag one closer to Earth.

New pump fixes ISS leak

An impromptu spacewalk seems to have fixed a big ammonia leak at the International Space Station.

Little climate change doubt

Doubting climate change and the role of humans? You're unlikely to find many scientists who share your doubt.

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