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The scientists searching for life on Jupiter
Could there be life in Jupiter’s clouds? A study into possible life on Venus has shown that nothing could survive on the planet. But scientists hope for more luck on the gas giant, Jupiter.
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Strap in! The flying car is finally here
Are flying cars really the future? Last week, a car flew for 35 minutes between two airports before landing and driving off down the road. But are these inventions really that helpful?
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The bouncing robot heading for Mars
Do the best ideas come from nature? Scientists have developed a robot that can hop in the same way as a type of gazelle. It could soon be exploring parts of Mars other rovers cannot reach.
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Army experts: ‘UFOs really do exist’
Do aliens exist? A new report from the US military says that mysterious flying objects have been seen in our skies. But were they built by aliens – or is the truth closer to home?
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The mission uncovering secrets of the Moon
Would you like to live on the Moon? A new NASA spacecraft is heading to the dark side of the Moon. It could pave the way for new exploration – and future human trips deep into space.
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New missions will look for life on Venus
Will we find life on our next-door planet? NASA is planning to send two missions to Venus by 2030. They hope to find proof that our neighbouring planet was once home to alien life.
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Scientists unlock the power of the sun
Would unlimited energy make us happy? A nuclear breakthrough could give us endless, clean power. It might help fight the climate crisis – but do we need so much electricity?
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Oxygen on Mars paves the way for human trips
Do humans have a right to move to Mars? A NASA rover has extracted oxygen from the air on Mars. It could make moving to the red planet much easier. But should we be going there at all?
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Moon mission a new era for space travel
Does space travel bring us hope? Experts working on a historical lunar mission say it helps us stay optimistic during hard times – but some people think we should stick to earthly problems.
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Space rock reveals secrets of the Solar System
Can we learn all about the universe without leaving Earth? Scientists say a meteorite that landed in England last month could hold ancient clues about how our planet was created.
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The robot pets fighting lockdown loneliness
Should everyone get a robot pet? A record number of machines that can walk, talk, sing and dance are being sold in Japan. Some say robot companions could help everyone feel less lonely.
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Touchdown! Robot lands safely on Mars
Is there life on Mars? Last week, NASA rover Perseverance touched down on the nearby planet after a journey of over seven months. While on Mars, it will be searching for clues of life.
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The monkey that plays video games with its mind
Should Elon Musk experiment on monkeys? The billionaire inventor has put a chip in a monkey’s brain so it can play video games. He says it is “totally happy”. But some are not so sure.
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The giant claw that catches space junk
Does space really need cleaning up? One mission plans to use a huge pincer to remove pieces of debris left in space after 50 years of exploration. But some say that it is a waste of time.
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The plan to put giant solar panels in space
Is unlimited electricity a good idea? The UK government might soon build mile-wide solar power stations in space that can beam energy back to Earth. It could mean never-ending, green power.