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We decoded NASA’s messages to aliens by hand



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Alien landings: A century of 'first contact' movies in 2 maps

Alien landings: A century of 'first contact' movies in 2 maps | IELTS, ESP, EAP and CALL | Scoop.it
First contact movies had their Golden Age in 1980s America – now they're going global.
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(1) Pale Blue Dot - You Are Here (Carl Sagan) - YouTube

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Astronomers Create 8 Million Baby Universes Inside a Computer and Watch Them Grow. Here's What They Learned. | Live Science

Astronomers Create 8 Million Baby Universes Inside a Computer and Watch Them Grow. Here's What They Learned. | Live Science | IELTS, ESP, EAP and CALL | Scoop.it
"UniverseMachine" churns out millions of unique universes to study dark matter and the evolution of galaxies.
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A layer of 'aerogel' could make Mars habitable and even enable life to develop there – but here's why we should wait

A layer of 'aerogel' could make Mars habitable and even enable life to develop there – but here's why we should wait | IELTS, ESP, EAP and CALL | Scoop.it
A new study shows how to create a habitable region on Mars, allowing us to grow plants to fuel human exploration.
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Visualization: The Mass of the Entire Solar System

Visualization: The Mass of the Entire Solar System | IELTS, ESP, EAP and CALL | Scoop.it
This interactive data visualization illustrates how the different planetary objects in our solar system compare based on their individual masses.
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China launches rocket from Yellow Sea platform for first time | World news | The Guardian

China launches rocket from Yellow Sea platform for first time | World news | The Guardian | IELTS, ESP, EAP and CALL | Scoop.it
Blast-off makes China the third country after US and Russia to master sea launch technology
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US wants a crewed mission to the moon in five years – but can and should that be done?

US wants a crewed mission to the moon in five years – but can and should that be done? | IELTS, ESP, EAP and CALL | Scoop.it
There is currently no launch vehicle capable of launching astronauts to the moon in one go.
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Astronomers Successfully Map 8,000 Galaxies and Make an Incredible Discovery —

Astronomers Successfully Map 8,000 Galaxies and Make an Incredible Discovery — | IELTS, ESP, EAP and CALL | Scoop.it
Scientists map 8,000 Galaxies located near the Milky Way and have made a truly fascinating discovery. Have you ever wondered about where in the universe we are located exactly? I’ve tried imagining our solar system while looking at a cosmic chart in my mind but I just can seem to figure out what our place …
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The History of Space Exploration on a Single Space Map

The History of Space Exploration on a Single Space Map | IELTS, ESP, EAP and CALL | Scoop.it
Humans have dreamed about spaceflights forever but only in the second half of the 20th century were developed rockets that were powerful enough to overcome the force of gravity to reach orbital velocities that could open space to human exploration.
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Listen to the mysterious music heard by the Apollo 10 astronauts while orbiting the ‘Dark side of the Moon’

Listen to the mysterious music heard by the Apollo 10 astronauts while orbiting the ‘Dark side of the Moon’ | IELTS, ESP, EAP and CALL | Scoop.it
The mysteries of space may be more intriguing and hair-raising than any of the outrageous conspiracy theories about it, once one gets to know the reality of it all. After decades of speculation regarding the strange experiences of astronauts who landed on the surface of the moon, giving birth to the timeless phrase
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MUST WATCH! UFO FLEET CAUGHT NEAR TESLA ROADSTER IN SPACE! - YouTube

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Pop Chart Lab | Design + Data = Delight | The Chart of Cosmic Exploration

Pop Chart Lab | Design + Data = Delight | The Chart of Cosmic Exploration | IELTS, ESP, EAP and CALL | Scoop.it
The Chart of Cosmic Exploration: Probe the solar system from Mercury to Pluto with this stellar schematic of space exploration! From the Luna
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A Map of Every Object in Our Solar System

A Map of Every Object in Our Solar System | IELTS, ESP, EAP and CALL | Scoop.it
Our solar system is a surprisingly crowded place. This incredible map shows the 18,000 asteroids, comets, planets and moons orbiting the Sun.
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Visualized: The Race to Invest in the Space Economy

Visualized: The Race to Invest in the Space Economy | IELTS, ESP, EAP and CALL | Scoop.it
The commercial space economy has been exploring new heights with innovative products and services that aim to improve life on Earth, and beyond.
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One Number Shows Something Is Fundamentally Wrong with Our Conception of the Universe | Live Science

One Number Shows Something Is Fundamentally Wrong with Our Conception of the Universe | Live Science | IELTS, ESP, EAP and CALL | Scoop.it
An explainer for those wondering what's going on with the discrepancies in cosmic expansion measurements.
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Every Visible Star in the Night Sky, in One Giant Map

Every Visible Star in the Night Sky, in One Giant Map | IELTS, ESP, EAP and CALL | Scoop.it
This striking map depicts all the stars and celestial bodies that are visible in the night sky, all on one giant backdrop.
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Stephen Hawking's Ph.D. Thesis, "Properties of Expanding Universes," Now Free to Read/Download Online

Imagine being Stephen Hawking’s dissertation advisor? Not that most of us can put ourselves in the shoes of eminent Cambridge physicist Dennis Sciama.
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Map of Mars: The Geology of the Red Planet

Map of Mars: The Geology of the Red Planet | IELTS, ESP, EAP and CALL | Scoop.it
For centuries, humankind has looked at Mars from afar. In the past 75 years, space exploration has made it possible to create a map of Mars in extreme detail.
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University of Glasgow - MyGlasgow - Special collections - Virtual Exhibitions - Revolutions in Astronomy

University of Glasgow - MyGlasgow - Special collections - Virtual Exhibitions - Revolutions in Astronomy | IELTS, ESP, EAP and CALL | Scoop.it
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Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin 'planted a British flag on the moon'

Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin 'planted a British flag on the moon' | IELTS, ESP, EAP and CALL | Scoop.it
Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin 'planted a British flag on the moon'
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IDA | Light Pollution

IDA is a non-profit 503(c) organization that works to help stop light pollution and protect the night skies for present and future generations.
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An Asteroid Is Going To Scoot Too Close To The Earth, So NASA Is Going To Nuke It

An Asteroid Is Going To Scoot Too Close To The Earth, So NASA Is Going To Nuke It | IELTS, ESP, EAP and CALL | Scoop.it
A huge asteroid is hurtling towards Earth at devastating speed, and NASA intends to save the planet by blowing it up with a nuclear warhead, the Daily Star is reporting. However, it will be over a century before the whole situation plays out. It may sound like the premise of a terrible summer sci-fi movie, but this is real.
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Live Views of Starman - YouTube

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How cosmic rays help us understand the universe - Veronica Bindi

How cosmic rays help us understand the universe - Veronica Bindi | IELTS, ESP, EAP and CALL | Scoop.it
We only know 4% of what the universe is made up of. Can we also know what lies beyond our galaxy ... and if there are undiscovered forms of matter? Luckily, we
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