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Murderous bears and heavy metal exoplanet atmospheres lead the week in science news
By John Loeffler published
Roundup From blazing-hot exoplanet atmospheres rich in iron gas to overly aggressive bears, the week's science news was definitely perilous.
Earth may have narrowly avoided a devastating comet impact 1,600 years ago
By John Loeffler published
Evidence from the Ohio River Valley suggests that Earth had a near-miss encounter with a comet about 1,600 years ago, and it still caused considerable devastation.
A colossal comet once mistaken for a dwarf planet is headed to our solar system
By John Loeffler published
The largest comet ever discovered is currently making its way back through the solar system, with its closest approach expected in 2031.
A helicopter for Mars and four other audacious concepts for space exploration
By Jamie Carter published
In Depth Why bother with slow-moving rovers when drones could explore distant planets in our solar system with far greater ease?
Blockbuster UK appoints administrators
By Joe Svetlik published
Rental chain Blockbuster has called in the administrators, becoming the third major high street retailer to collapse this year.
How Wall-E predicted the death of HMV
By Carrie Marshall published
Gary Marshall The demise of HMV is just the latest act of a much bigger tragedy: the slow death of the high street. Tech might save us money, but there's a wider cost.
End of the road: All Jessops stores now closed for good
By Chris Smith published
Troubled photography retailer Jessops quickly disappeared into the abyss on Friday, with all 187 of its UK stores closing down.
Over 40 Comet stores to close by end of November
By Chris Smith published
Unless a buyer can be found, 41 stores will close their doors by the end of the month.
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