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A new study suggests yet another theory for a possible extra planet in our solar system, likely of a size between Mercury and ...

The 6%-lit waxing crescent moon will be visible roughly 5 degrees above the horizon as the sun sets on Oct. 23, with Mercury ...

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All children under age 5 living in Santa Clara County are invited to be part of the free program. Imagination Library titles ...

Edgar once designed science experiments for astronauts to perform. Now she'll be the astronaut performing them.

A new model from a Florida Tech professor suggests how planets are formed may determine if they have water. The study proposes that some planets may be "born dry" because they lack a way to attract ...

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury are already experienced at comebacks during this postseason, dropping the first game in each of the first two series before rallying and advancing to the WNBA Finals.

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