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Crazy-Dense Neutron Stars Reveal Their Secrets

NASA/Dana Berry

A new discovery about weird dense neutron stars may help astronomers distinguish them from even weirder quark stars, researchers say. [Full Story]

NEXT: Protection of Apollo Moon Landing Sites Sparks Controversy

Protection of Apollo Moon Landing Sites Sparks Controversy

Thomas Nelson

Two U.S. Congresswomen have co-sponsored a new bill to protect the Apollo lunar landing sites as National Historical Parks, but the move has sparked some controversy. [Full Story]

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