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*A strange new phenomenon cowers astronomers
The American Astronomical Society’s meeting in Seattle, Washington has been told scientist are still hotly debating the details of AT2018cow – a strange and powerful explosive phenomenon bright enough to be seen throughout the visible universe.

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*A new way of studying mysterious dark matter
Astronomers have developed a new method of using starlight to study the nature of mysterious Dark Matter.

*Saturn's rings are relatively recent
New data from NASA’s Cassini mission indicate Saturn’s iconic rings are a relatively recent addition to the majestic gas giant.

*Iran rocket launch failure
Iran has failed in its bid to place its 90 kilogram Payam surveillance satellite into orbit.

*SpaceX launches ten more Iridium satellites
SpaceX has successfully launched the eighth and final batch of Iridium-next telecommunications satellites into orbit.

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*China’s first launch for the new year
After launching a record 39 rockets into orbit in 2018 Beijing has kicked off its 2019 space campaign with the flight of the ChinaSat-2D military communications satellite.

*The Science Report
Golden staph on the rise in Victoria and Western Australia.
9-11 World Trade Center first responders face increased risk for head and neck cancers.
Physical activity, weight, and height may influence female lifespans more than males.
Coffee species at high risk of extinction.

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