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Finding a Way to Test for Dark Energy
BERKELEY, CA – What is the mysterious dark energy that's causing the expansion of the universe to accelerate? Is it some form of Einstein's famous cosmological constant, or is it an exotic repulsive force, dubbed "quintessence," that could make up as much as three-quarters of the cosmos? Scientists from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) and Dartmouth College believe there is a way to find out. <i>This article is too long for translations on our system - Ed. </i>
Researcher Warns Space Weather Hole Blocks Manned Mars Mission.
Research published in the journal Space Weather warns that massive gaps in our understanding and monitoring of space weather will effectively block US plans for a manned mars space mission. The study, led by University of Warwick researcher Dr Claire Foullon, draws on work that Dr Foullon and colleagues carried out for the European Space Agency on radiation hazards and space weather. <b>NOTE: French, German, Italian, and Spanish translations follow...</b>
NASA's Chandra Neon Discovery Solves Solar Paradox
NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory survey of nearby Sun-like stars suggests there is nearly three times more neon in the Sun and local universe than previously believed. If true, this would solve a critical problem with understanding how the Sun works. <b>NOTE: French, German, Italian, and Spanish translations follow...</b>
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