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Four Types of Black Holes
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Discover the FOUR types of black holes that exist in the cosmos.
Five Facts About Hot, Volcanic Venus
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Our next door neighbor is most like Earth in terms of size and mass.
Inside Look: "The Planets"
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PBS journeys through the solar system to explore NOVA’s “The Planets.”
Five Facts About Our Home Planet
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Earth is the only known planet to harbor life.
What is Solar Geoengineering and Why is it Controversial?
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Solar geoengineering is like drawing a curtain over the face of the Earth.
How Much Coal Do People Burn Each Year?
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See how much CO2 we add to the atmosphere each year.
How the Universe Will End
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Dark energy is spreading the universe apart—what’s it mean for astronomy in the future?
Physics Is a Never-Ending Puzzle
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Physics rarely yields finite answers, but that doesn’t deter scientists.
Behind the Scenes: The Making of "The Planets"
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See the work that went into creating some of the animations in "The Planets."
Five Facts About the Planet Closest to Our Sun
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What makes Venus's next door neighbor unique?
Watch an Eclipse Safely
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With the US eclipse just over a week away, here’s how you can watch it safely.
How an Eclipse Proved Einstein Right
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The total solar eclipse of 1919 led Albert Einstein down the path toward stardom.
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