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Scientists create the 5th form of matter for 6 minutes

It’s exotic, incredibly cold stuff. By Robby Berman – It was the first Bose-Einstein condensate made in space. Creating the condensate in low gravity allows it to hold longer. Scientists hope Bose-Einstein condensate will allow finer detection of subtle quantum phenomena. For six …

Amelia Earhart mystery may be solved, says scientist

  By Ben Coxworth – Amelia Earhart, standing under the nose of her Lockheed Model 10 Electra aircraft. Ever since she disappeared while attempting a round-the-world flight in 1937, people have wondered what became of American aviator Amelia Earhart. Now, a new forensic …

Earth used to be purple, new NASA study shows

NASA research finds a new direction in searching for signs of life in the Universe. By Paul Ratner – NASA-funded research says retinal, not chlorophyll, gave the early Earth its color The two pigments co-evolved but retinal came first We should be looking …