Phys.Org A chance for the Pluto-huggers? Hopkins scientist leads effort to restore underdog’s planetary statureBaltimore SunKirby Runyon is a Johns Hopkins University Ph.D. candidate in planetary geology and the lead author on conference abstract the redefines planet. This definition restores…
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Scientists make the case to restore Pluto's planet status – Phys.org – Phys.Org
Phys.Org Scientists make the case to restore Pluto’s planet status – Phys.orgPhys.OrgJohns Hopkins University scientist Kirby Runyon wants to make one thing clear: Regardless of what one prestigious scientific organization says to the contrary, …and more »
Scientists make the case to restore Pluto's planet status – Phys.org – Phys.Org
Phys.Org Scientists make the case to restore Pluto’s planet status – Phys.orgPhys.OrgJohns Hopkins University scientist Kirby Runyon wants to make one thing clear: Regardless of what one prestigious scientific organization says to the contrary, …and more »
Archaeology in Space: Searching for Life in Rocks – Astrobiology News (press release)
Archaeology in Space: Searching for Life in RocksAstrobiology News (press release)“Preparing for planetary excursions means understanding which techniques will best preserve the pristine state of samples for analysis. Once samples are back on Earth one cannot undo mistakes made in…
Archaeology in Space: Searching for Life in Rocks – Astrobiology News (press release)
Archaeology in Space: Searching for Life in RocksAstrobiology News (press release)“Preparing for planetary excursions means understanding which techniques will best preserve the pristine state of samples for analysis. Once samples are back on Earth one cannot undo mistakes made in…
One of Mercury's most prominent features named as Gaeilge – Irish Times
Irish Times One of Mercury’s most prominent features named as GaeilgeIrish TimesAn Irish scientist has succeeded in naming one of the planet Mercury’s most prominent features as Gaeilge. Dr Paul Byrne, a planetary scientist based in the US, said he…
A Chunk of Earth's Original Crust Has Been Discovered – Popular Mechanics
Popular Mechanics A Chunk of Earth’s Original Crust Has Been DiscoveredPopular MechanicsAround 4.3 billion years ago, a planetary blob of hot molten rock named Earth cooled just enough to start forming a crust. Billions of years later, humans evolved. And…
Cassini Spots Anomalously Warm Subsurface Region on Enceladus – Sci-News.com
Sci-News.com Cassini Spots Anomalously Warm Subsurface Region on EnceladusSci-News.comThese seemingly dormant fractures lying above the warm, underground sea point to a dynamic character of Enceladus’ geology: the icy moon may have experienced several episodes of activity at different locations during…
NASA scientists will discuss Venus exploration with Russian … – SpaceFlight Insider
SpaceFlight Insider NASA scientists will discuss Venus exploration with Russian …SpaceFlight InsiderAmerican and Russian scientists will meet this week to identifying shared scientific goals for a potential collaborative robotic mission to Venus.and more »
2017 McDonnell Lecture offers ringside seat to exploration of Pluto – Washington University in St. Louis Newsroom
Washington University in St. Louis Newsroom 2017 McDonnell Lecture offers ringside seat to exploration of PlutoWashington University in St. Louis NewsroomHe won the 2014 Gilbert Award from the Geological Society of America for his outstanding contributions to planetary geology and…