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The hidden cosmic ruckus

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The planetisimal modular origin exhibited by the solar system may be explained by the existence of dust, rock and other organic compounds along its orbit. These objects have been found to increase their own gravitational attraction with the sun, thereby increasing their mass with time.

Author: Morrison, Philip
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1999
Space sciences, Solar system, Origin

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The timekeeping ELF

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Seafarers used to rely on chronometers in order to keep time before the use of radio signals and radio beams. Enthusiasts can keep track of time through the use of locally available precision clocks, which decode radio signals sent by the WWVB.

Author: Morrison, Philip
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1998
Usage, Services, Column, Time, Time measurement, United States. National Institute of Standards and Technology, Radio waves, Time units and standards

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HOH and life elsewhere

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Water which is the basis of life on earth, is composed of hydrogen which is considered as the most abundant element in the universe. The presence of oxygen or water in other planets increases the possibility of extraterrestrial life.

Author: Morrison, Philip
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1997
Research, Life on other planets, Extraterrestrial life, Water, Hydrogen

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