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Astrophile: Moon melding made Titan a chimera 19 Oct 2012 | 02:18 pm
Saturn's largest moon may have been stitched together from the bodies of doomed companions, a process that spawned several icy minions
Fast-spinning Earth settles mystery of moon's make-up 18 Oct 2012 | 12:00 am
Two new models of the giant collision that spawned the moon can finally explain why our satellite seems to be made of the same stuff as Earth
Phoenix universe could rebuild itself after cosmic rip 17 Oct 2012 | 10:00 pm
Far in the future, once dark energy has ripped even atoms apart, new structures may yet arise from the ashes of destruction
An exo-tourist's guide to our closest alien planet 17 Oct 2012 | 07:02 pm
Now that we know our neighbouring star system, Alpha Centauri, has a planet, it's time to plan a trip: here's a travel guide for any intrepid visitors
First planet found in star system next door 17 Oct 2012 | 03:09 pm
Astronomers have spotted an Earth-sized planet in the neighbouring Alpha Centauri system – but it's no haven for life
Space tourism: the ultimate boarding pass 17 Oct 2012 | 12:00 pm
Tourist trips into space are poised for take-off. New Scientist prepares you for boarding
Astrophile: First puffy, 'warm Jupiter' spotted 12 Oct 2012 | 08:39 pm
The slowly evaporating planet 55 Cancri b could help explain why some worlds have atmospheres while others don't
Black glass holds first Mars soil sample on Earth 11 Oct 2012 | 11:00 pm
Chemical traces in a meteorite that recently struck the Moroccan desert offer an unprecedented glimpse of Mars's surface
Exomoons may give us first glimpse of habitable worlds 10 Oct 2012 | 08:25 pm
Moons should be easier to image than Earth-like planets, which means they could offer the first hints of habitable conditions outside the solar system
Supersonic space jump aborted due to gusty winds 9 Oct 2012 | 11:22 pm
The Red Bull Stratos team has postponed Baumgartner's attempt to break the sound barrier by jumping from a balloon at an altitude of 36 kilometres
