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Future moon missions probably won't carry astronauts - here's why

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Future moon missions probably won't carry astronauts - here's why

Unlike the Apollo missions, the new era of moon exploration might be about mining, tourism or art. The reason we pick to return will define the moon's future

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Space

Apollo 11 space mission: Diabolically hard practice got us to the moon

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Astronaut on Moon

Space

Moon rocks can tell us where life could thrive beyond the solar system

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Armoured droplets

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Armoured liquid droplets make mini disco balls, letters and shapes

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Clarke's three laws

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The best sci-fi books put humanity at the heart of their writing

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The scientific method

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The scientific method

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Sugar

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Sugar

Sugar is found in all foods that contain carbohydrates, including fruit, grains, dairy and vegetables – even bitter green veggies like broccoli contain some.

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Godzilla: King of the Monsters reveals our obsession with radiation

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