Month: November 2017
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Space Robots Take a Leap in Size for Mars Expedition
A new robot is traveling the 33.9 million miles from Earth to Mars by 2020. It will feature more advanced technology than the last four robots and have 23 modern cameras to use for taking better pictures! Scientists are excited about the opportunity to create 3D images and improve terrain maps of the Red…
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Why Do Jupiter’s Northern and Southern Lights Act Differently than Earth’s?
The Northern Lights of Earth ripple and dance through the air. Its Southern Lights, or Aurora Australis, aren’t as well-known because fewer people live near the South Pole where they are seen. The auroras look and act different at Jupiter’s poles. The northern aurora is inconsistent in its display while the southern lights are…