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Antimatter fountain

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Astronomers from Northwestern University and the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington discovered gamma ray emissions from a fountain-shaped region appearing somewhat at the center of the Milky Way. Scientists propose that one or more blackholes can be the source of antimatter/positrons.

Author: Chaikin, Andrew
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Popular Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0161-7370
Year: 1997
Research, Observations, Gamma rays, Milky Way, Antimatter, Positrons

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Surprises from Jupiter

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Data sent by the Galileo probe spacecraft indicate that Jovian winds are powered by heat from the planet's deep interior. The data also suggest that the carbon and oxygen content of Jupiter's atmosphere is about the same as the sun's.

Author: Chaikin, Andrew
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Popular Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0161-7370
Year: 1996
Jupiter (Planet), Jovian atmosphere

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The seekers

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The Search for Extra Terrestrial Intelligence (SETI) continues to be intimidated by UFO fanatics and politicians. Nevertheless, SETI researchers continue to tune in to radio frequencies, hoping to find proof of alien intelligence.

Author: Chaikin, Andrew
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Popular Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0161-7370
Year: 1995
Evaluation, SETI Institute

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