Star wars: when a blazing star and gravity face off, gravity ultimately wins. And when it does - Boom - supernova!
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Supernovae are explosions that occur when super-massive stars collapse. Stars exist as a standoff between heat expanding gas clouds and gravity trying to pull them inward. After billions of years, gravity wins, and a shock wave causes an explosion that can be as bright as 100 million suns.
Publication Name: Boys' Life
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0006-8608
Year: 1997
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Are flying saucers real?
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The subject of the existence of UFO's has been debated for decades ever since reports of sightings began to be published. There have been many reports of UFO sightings over the years, but none of them have proven to be substantial enough to prove or disprove their existence.
Publication Name: Boys' Life
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0006-8608
Year: 1996
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Return to Mars
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The Mars Observer will orbit Mars in Aug 1993, the first in a series of Mars probes that will help plan for human explorations. A project called MarsLink will provide information about the mission to science teachers across the US.
Publication Name: Boys' Life
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0006-8608
Year: 1993
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