Venus’s Transit Between Earth and Sun Will Be Last Until 2117
The transit of Venus in 1769 drew scientists’ attention not only in Britain but also in its American colonies.While no longer of great scientific import, a Venus transit is still a rare and striking event, occurring in pairs, eight years apart, about once a century. full story 
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Could Earth become as barren as Venus? Climate change scientist warns of a planet 'not only ice-free but human-free'
Controversial scientist Dr James Hansen (pictured) has published a paper outlining 'Venus syndrome,' where global warming becomes so bad Earth can no longer sustain human life.
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The Metallic Snow-Capped Mountains of Venus
Mountains on Venus are capped with snow, just like on Earth. Unlike Earth, Venusian snow is made up of heavy metal-containing minerals. Continue reading →
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Sun unleashes solar eruption at Earth
A long-lasting solar flare erupted from the sun early Saturday, triggering an intense sun eruption aimed squarely at Earth. The solar storm, however, should not endanger satellites or astronauts in space, but could amplify auroras on Earth, NASA says.
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The comet set to light up the sky: Hubble gets first glimpse of ISON as it moves closer to Earth
Experts believe it will get dramatically brighter as it swings around the sun in late November, with some claiming the comet could shine brighter than Venus or even the full moon.
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The Stars This Week: April 1-7, 2013
Opportunities!This week, get out into the world and take advantage of the opportunities that surround you! On April 1, the Sun in active Aries sextiles Jupiter in chatty Gemini, when you'll get all the information and ideas you need to make progress on your goals! Then on April 6, Venus and Mars -- the planets of attraction and desire -- conjunct in Aries, an event that...
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The Stars This Week: April 15-21, 2013
Stay the Course!Solidify your plans as Venus, Mars, and the Sun all enter determined Taurus this week! First, Venus moves into Taurus on April 15, when it's time to let go of fair-weather friends. The Sun and Mars conjunct in Aries on April 17, giving you one last burst of energy to get new plans going! Then, on April 19, the Sun enters Taurus -- followed by Mars on April 20...
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Venus Williams exits in 1st round of French Open
AP With her back aching and the sun setting on Day 1 of the French Open, Venus Williams summoned the will to make one last bid at a comeback.
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Venus Williams Exits in 1st Round of French Open
With her back aching and the sun setting on Day 1 of the French Open, Venus Williams summoned the will to make one last bid at a comeback.
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Venus Williams exits in 1st round of French Open
PARIS (AP) -- With her back aching and the sun setting on Day 1 of the French Open, Venus Williams summoned the will to make one last bid at a comeback....
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Venus Williams exits in 1st round of French Open
PARIS (AP) - With her back aching and the sun setting on Day 1 of the French Open, Venus Williams summoned the will to make one last bid at a comeback.
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