Recently, Chinese scientists announced that the country is planning to impact an asteroid, and this news quickly became a hot ...

Recently, Chinese scientists announced that the country is planning to impact an asteroid, and this news quickly trended ...

Switching to solar is a smart investment, but many homeowners wonder about oversizing solar in Australia. While bigger systems can generate more energy, there are important factors to consider, from ...

MADAWASKA, Maine — The Maine Solar System Model just got two new additions for the first time since 2008. The dwarf planets Makemake and Haumea were installed in the St. John Valley Saturday to ...

While its star projector leaves a lot to be desired, the Science Can Solar System Planetary Projector is a fantastic educational tool for kids, with its solar system model, complete with talking ...

For the first time since 2008, two new planets are being added to one of northern Maine's most famous — and scientifically accurate — roadside attractions. Dwarf planets Haumea and Makemake are the ...

Ever since the International Astronomical Union recognized Haumea and Makemake as dwarf planets in 2008, University of Maine at Presque Isle Emeritus Geology Professor Kevin McCartney has wanted to ...

AROOSTOOK COUNTY, Maine (WAGM) - Aroostook County’s iconic Maine Solar System Model is about to get even bigger. Two new dwarf planet models are being added to the roadside attraction that has ...

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - Aroostook County’s iconic Maine Solar System Model is about to get even bigger. Two new dwarf planet models are being added to the roadside attraction that has inspired ...

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Only four such objects have been discovered, astronomers say. Astronomers have discovered a "fossil" body residing on the outskirts of the solar system, according to new research. The object – which ...