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moon The moon is mysteriously rusting, and scientists think it's our fault Thom Dunn

planets Scientists discover "bizarre hell planet" where it rains rocks into lava oceans Thom Dunn

astronomy Getting to know 2015 TG 387, aka "the Goblin," an unconfirmed dwarf planet lurking in the Ort cloud Gareth Branwyn

Science Excellent animation comparing the rotations of the planets in our solar system David Pescovitz

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video Crazy unearthly planetary phenomena described Andrea James

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Science NASA unveils gorgeous new false-color image of Pluto Xeni Jardin

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