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Humans have a 'magnetic sense' that lets our brains detect Earth’s magnetic field

So far, scientists had not considered the possibility that humans were magnetically-sensitive beings.

The 'Nibiru' or 'Planet X' conspiracy: Here's what NASA researchers have to say

Researchers found that ‘Planet X’ is plausible based on simulations, but what does that validate?

India gets robotic telescope to keep an eye on dynamic cosmos

A new telescope is getting ready for commissioning at the Indian Astronomical Observatory at Hanle in Ladakh.

NASA releases "A Farewell to Saturn", the last mosaic image of the gas giant captured by Cassini

The Cassini team has released a mosaic captured by the wide angle camera on the spacecraft.

NASA's 2020 Mars Rover to have 23 cameras, more than any previous rover

On the new rover, the engineering cameras have been upgraded to acquire high-resolution, 20-megapixel colour images, NASA said

A ninth planet, 10 times the mass of the Earth could be hiding in the outer reaches of the Solar System: NASA

NASA believes a ninth planet does exist that might be 10 times the mass of Earth and 20 times farther from the Sun than Neptune.

Scientists announce first direct observation of gravitational waves from the merger of two neutron stars

Near-simultaneous detection of the gravitational waves and gamma rays indicate that gravitational waves travel at the speed of light.

Giant exoplanets more likely to be in orbit around stars with debris disks: Study

The gas giants in our own solar system form not just one, but two belts of debris.

Caltech researchers develop nanorobot made of a single DNA strand that can sort molecules

Using fluorescent molecules enabled the researchers to see if the molecules ended up in their intended locations.

Caltech and Disney researchers teach a computer to recognise formations in soccer games

The technology can be used to control teams of robots in emergency response situations, and model the behaviors of groups of animals.