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• Mysterious Universe: Supernovae, Dark Energy, and Black Holes (Scientists in the Field Series)

  The universe is rapidly expanding. Of that much scientists are certain. But how fast? And with what implications regarding the fate of the universe?Ellen Jackson and Nic Bishop follow Dr. Alex Fillippenko and his High-Z Supernova Search Team to Mauna Kea volcano in Hawaii, where they will study space phenomena and look for supernovae, dying [...]

• Trailblazing Mars: NASA’s Next Giant Leap

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• Studying the Electromagnetic Spectrum

  Researchers utilize the electromagnetic spectrum, which is a chart to classify, examine and explain the different forms of electromagnetic radiation. Electromagnetic waves can travel through space, while sound waves require a medium to traverse through. Most radiation isn’t hazardous, but stronger radiation like UV rays, x-rays, and gamma rays can be very dangerous. To minimize [...]

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