64: Parker Solar Probe launches

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*Parker Solar Probe launches on a mission to touch the Sun

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe has successfully blasted into space on an historic mission to explore the Sun’s Corona.

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*A mysterious monster from the early universe

Astronomers have discovered a massive, inactive galaxy located more than 12.15 billion light years away.

*Stellar close encounter shaped our solar system

A new study suggests our solar system was shaped by a close encounter with another star billions of years ago.

*Partial Solar Eclipse

The Moon took a big bite out of the Sun last weekend providing a partial solar eclipse visible across much of Asia and around the Arctic Circle.

*The Science Report

New low dose three in one pill to treat hypertension.

Both low and high salt intake is linked with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.

Strange half billion year old sea creature fossil discovered.

New study claims blue diamonds form deeper down than other diamonds.

Alex on Tech looks at the new Galaxy Note 9.

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