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Can solar sails send humans to another star? Study reviews current state of 'sci-fi' technology

New study assesses where light-powered spacecraft propulsion technology currently stands.
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The solar system may have lost 2 planets, and the mystery just deepened

(Ianm35/iStock/Getty Images Plus) The Solar System is one of the comforting constants of human existence. No matter what else ...

Solar storms and human health: Should we really be worried?

A strong geomagnetic storm is expected to reach Earth following recent solar eruptions, raising questions about its impact on ...