Space and planetary science – Page 10
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Research
New Horizon data reveals Pluto’s chemical make up
The latest observations from last year’s flyby provide a snapshot of the dwarf planet’s surface and atmosphere
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Evidence for curium in early solar system found
Analysis of ‘Curious Marie’ meteorite sample sheds new light on how the solar system was formed
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Astronomers detect atmosphere on the diamond planet
Research reveals the atmospheric composition of a super-Earth for the first time
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Cutting edge chemistry in 2015
We take a look back at the year’s most interesting chemical science stories
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News
Nasa develop ‘chemical laptop’ for on-the-go analysis
Portable laboratory can search for molecules associated with life
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Research
Rosetta detects oxygen on comet 67P
Molecular oxygen has been detected in the coma of a comet for the first time
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News
Flowing salty brine found on Mars
Hydrated chlorate salts detected in slope streaks indicate contemporary water flow on the red planet
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Milky Way supernovae may help explain fluorine's origin
Observations counter claims that fluorine production takes place solely in young, evolving stars
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‘Fire fountain’ data illuminate lunar history
Volatile element details promise to ignite research into Moon’s origin and evolution
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Podcast
Chemistry World podcast – August 2015
In this space special, we learn how to study comets surfaces, and speak to a Nobel Prize winner about his 20-year-old prediction proving to be correct
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Feature
More than dirty snowballs?
Comets are thought to represent leftover building blocks of the solar system; Jennifer Newton finds more questions than answers
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Research
Philae poses comet chemistry conundrum
Historic mass spectra find 67P carries precursors to key biomolecules, but instruments detect different ones
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Careers
Reserving room on the rocket
Emma Davies and Katharine Sanderson report on the administrative challenges involved for those who want to run experiments in space
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News
New Horizons sees red over Pluto’s atmosphere
Reaction of methane breakdown products are responsible for the dwarf planet’s rosy hue
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Feature
Made to measure
Emma Stoye investigates how instruments for space exploration are built and how the technology brings benefits down to Earth
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Research
Telescope detects ionised carbon in early galaxies
Dust discovery reveals youthful universe went through a rapid process of evolution