Lush Venus? Searing Earth? It could have happened

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It may not have taken much in the early solar system to set Earth and Venus on very different paths, according to researchers. A new paper points the way toward what scientists should consider as they seek habitable planets elsewhere in the galaxy.
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Integrated trio of 2-D nanomaterials unlocks graphene electronics applications

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A new article describes the development of the first useful device that exploits the potential of charge-density waves to modulate an electrical current through a 2-D material. The new technology could become an ultralow power alternative to conventional silicon-based devices, which are used in thousands of applications from computers to clocks to radios.
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Integrated trio of 2D nanomaterials unlocks graphene electronics applications

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Graphene has emerged as one of the most promising two-dimensional crystals, but the future of electronics may include two other nanomaterials, according to a new study. In new research, the researchers described the integration of three very different two-dimensional (2D) materials to yield a simple, compact, and fast voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) device.
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Let there be light: Super bright galaxies of the early Universe

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Astronomers have shed further light on the evolution of the early Universe with the discovery of a "team" of super bright galaxies.
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NASA's Juno spacecraft in orbit around mighty Jupiter

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After an almost five-year journey to the solar system's largest planet, NASA's Juno spacecraft successfully entered Jupiter's orbit during a 35-minute engine burn. With its suite of nine science instruments, Juno will investigate the existence of a solid planetary core, map Jupiter's intense magnetic field, measure the amount of water and ammonia in the deep atmosphere, and observe the planet's auroras.
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The Colorful Clouds of Rho Ophiuchi

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On thin ice: Enceladus

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Space Science Image of the Week: The geysers on Enceladus come from a region where the crust might be paper-thin
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Juno Enters Jupiter’s Orbit, Capping 5-Year Voyage

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A signal from the spacecraft Monday night confirmed that it arrived at the planet, on a mission NASA hopes will yield clues to the origins of our solar system.
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A Space Pioneer, 79, Is Ready to Track Juno for NASA

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Susan G. Finley, whose career with NASA spans more than five decades, will monitor signals from the explorer Juno on the Fourth of July, when it is expected to reach Jupiter.
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NASA Announces Extension of 9 Spacecraft Missions

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As the spacecraft Juno approaches Jupiter, NASA has decided to extend the lives of several older explorers, including one orbiting Ceres, the dwarf planet.
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What to Expect When NASA’s Spacecraft Juno Gets to Jupiter

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Juno will orbit the gas giant 37 times in 20 months, with the hopes that it will collect data and images that offer clues to the origins of our solar system.
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