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Alien Planets That Might Be Habitable Number 100 Billion, Astronomers Say

Earth could have company, with 100 billion habitable planets in the galaxy.

Astronomers May Find Earth-Like Planet Using New Software

Earth-like planets may be found using new software.

Astronomers May Find Earth-Like Planet Using New Software

Earth-like planets may be found using new software.

Carbon Dioxide Record Spike In 2012: Climate Change Getting Worse

Carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere are rising and may make it difficult to limit global warming.

Alien Planet Photos: Astronomers Snap New World, 335 Light Years Away

Scientists believe that what appears to be a small planet, similar to Jupiter, is forming from gas and dust around a young star.

We're All Lucky 2012DA14 Didn't Hit Earth

Count your blessings that the big one didn't hit

Earth's Ozone Layer Improving

After decades of warnings, the European Space Agency has revealed that the hole in the ozone hole is the smallest it has been in 10 years

Asteroid Will Buzz Earth Next Friday

Asteroid 2012 DA14 will pass within 17,000 miles of Earth next Friday.

NASA Tests Vintage From Apollo Program

Engineers at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama performed a series of tests on a 40 year old rocket engine known as No. 6049 on Thursday. Initially, the jet-like rocket's purpose was to be used to help propel spaceflight Apollo 11 in 1969 for the first moon landing. The engine was grounded and remained at the Smithsonian Institution after a glitch occurred during a test performed in Mississippi.