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Old formula could pinpoint new planets

Planet hunters tweak an old formula known as Bode's law to help detect exoplanets. Also; will spacecraft of the future be printed rather than built? And Australia pays million for the build and launch of a US military satellite.

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Scientists close in on space storms

A new computer model could help scientists better predict dangerous solar storms. Also; counting down to the Sun's magnetic field flip, and will the comet of the century be a fizzer?

 Duration: 00:28:56; File size: 26MB 543kb


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Starbursts starve new stars

Gas from vigorous starbursts stops new stars forming. Also; Earth's biggest particle accelerator uncovered, and true age of Martian meteorites determined.

 Duration: 00:29:57; File size: 27MB 484kb


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Monster black hole galaxies stalk their neighbours

Galaxies with the most active monster black holes close in on their neighbours. Also; a new moon around Neptune, and snowlines reveal where planets are born.

 Duration: 00:29:30; File size: 27MB 56kb


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Dead star tests forces of physics

How constant is the so-called constant of physics? Also; our solar system has a comet-like tail, and astronomers witness the birth of a star a hundred times more massive than the Sun.

 Duration: 00:29:09; File size: 26MB 748kb


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Mystery cosmic blasts detected

Mysterious radio bursts from across the universe detected by the Parkes radio telescope. Also; Earth creates its own mini-version of the solar wind, and star's magnetic cycle flips out astronomers.

 Duration: 00:29:55; File size: 27MB 444kb

 



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Planets packed in stellar cluster

Two super-Earth planets detected in an open star cluster. Also; cosmic spider web catches astronomers, and Voyager's journey continues into uncharted territory.

 Duration: 00:29:08; File size: 26MB 686kb

 



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New star type sheds light on evolution

Discovery of new type of star provides fresh insights into stellar evolution. Also; dozens of new black holes found in the Andromeda galaxy, and China's longest human spaceflight mission in orbit.

 Duration: 00:29:30; File size: 27MB 06kb


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Planet-building mystery solved

Scientists discover the missing link that explains how planets grow from specks of dust. Also; a strange cluster of stars raises profound questions about galactic evolution, and an asteroid zooms past Tasmania.

 Duration: 00:29:57; File size: 27MB 480kb


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So, where are we up to with dark matter?

Dark matter pioneer Professor Ken Freeman discusses the latest research in the field. Also; why going to Mars could get you fried, and Albert Einstein heads for the International Space Station.

 Duration: 00:29:56; File size: 27MB 458kb


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