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Top Ten Science Stories of 2020

Top Ten Science Stories of 2020

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 10 December 202009 December 2024

2020 has been one of the most challenging years for scientists and journalists in recent history, as researchers and media […]

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Water on the moon – Expert Reaction

Water on the moon – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 27 October 2020

Scientists have used a telescope on a plane to confirm observations of water on the Moon. Research also shows the Moon’s shady […]

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Astronaut Neil Armstrong dies, 82

In the News  |  Published: 27 August 201227 August 2012

The First man to walk on the moon, Neil Armstrong, has died following complications from cardiovascular surgery. On July 20, […]

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‘I predicted the earthquake’ – scientists respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 01 March 201101 March 2011

UPDATED – new comment below Recent media coverage has focused attention on unfounded claims that earthquakes can be predicted by […]

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3 News: Case for Martian water strengthens

In the News  |  Published: 14 April 2010

Dan Satherley reports for 3 News that two new reports have strengthened the case for water not being an earth-only […]

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NZ Herald/The Independent: Nasa bombs the moon – but where was the fallout?

In the News  |  Published: 12 October 2009

The New Zealand Herald syndicates an article from Steve Connor of the Independent about the surprising lack of a huge […]

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Water found on the moon – Experts respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 24 September 200925 September 2009

Issued by the Australian Science Media Centre: Data from three spacecraft indicate that water exists in the surface of the […]

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1969 and Apollo 11 – a retrospective

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 17 July 200917 July 2009

The 40th anniversary of humanity’s first steps on the moon is here, and the event is inspiring commentary all over […]

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