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Did Mars Once Have Martians?

The cold, dry Red Planet was once warm and wet – just like Earth when life formed here.

What Puts the Spiral in Spiral Galaxies?

Astronomers examining spiral galaxies are finally learning how nature creates these intricate structures.

Building Astronomy’s Future

Is science education in America dead? Not when dedicated teachers use astronomy in innovative programs.

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