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Mars, the Red Planet
Mars Express Captures Strange Yet Beautiful Blue Aurorae

Mars Express satellite of European Space Agency (ESA) has captured giant craters that look like blue pools on the surface of the Red Planet.

A chain of Haidilao Hot Pot restaurant in Chaoyang district was one of the establishments in Beijing to receive a violation notice after the city enforces the country's
Beijing Enforces Smoking Ban Policy; Famous Restaurant Receives Violation Notice

As Beijing municipal government enforced its smoking ban policy on Monday, a chain of the famous Haidilao Hot Pot restaurant in Chaoyang district became one of the first establishments to receive the city's violation notice for not following the city's guidelines.

Two water wells shared by border villages of China and Myanmar.
China Conducts Live-Fire Drills Near Myanmar Border

The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is set to conduct live-ammunition drills on June 2, Tuesday, in an area of Yunnan Province near the border with Myanmar, the China Daily reported.

The system Kepler-444 formed when the Milky Way galaxy was a youthful two billion years old. The planets were detected from the dimming that occurs when they transit the disc of their parent star, as shown in this artist's conception.
Exoplanets With Circular Orbits Like Earth Could Host Alien Life

A new study reveals that smaller, rocky exoplanets similar to Earth are most likely to also possess circular orbits around their parent star which could mean alien life.

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Shenzhou-10 crew (from left) Wang Yaping, Nie Haisheng and Zhang Xiaoguang during their arrival at Tiangong-1 Space Station.
Chinese Astronauts Share Aspirations on Future Space Missions

Three Chinese astronauts shared their desire to work with overseas counterparts on future space missions and hoped to have access to the International Space Station during an exclusive interview at CNN's "Inside Space City" on Friday.

This artist's concept shows the test vehicle for NASA's Low-Density Supersonic Decelerator (LDSD), designed to test landing technologies for future Mars missions.
NASA's Flying Saucer Gets Ready for Test Flight in Hawaii

NASA's flying saucer or the Low-Density Supersonic Decelerator is slated for its second test flight in Hawaii that will test weather conditions in landing scientific payload on Mars.

Visitors look at the exhibitions at the China Pavilion on Saturday, May 30, at the Expo Milano 2015.
Beijing’s Bid for 2022 Winter Olympics on Stage at Expo Milano

The ongoing Beijing Week at the 2015 Expo Milano in Milan, Italy, is hosting an exhibition promoting Beijing's candidacy for the 2022 Winter Olympics. The exhibition showcases photos of winter venues and accomplishments by Chinese athletes.

A visitor takes a look at a model locomotive train made by China CNF at an exhibition in Beijing.
China to Supply State-of-the-Art Trains for U.K. High-Speed Rails

China is set to provide the United Kingdom (U.K.) with state-of-the-art trains that will run on U.K.’s first high-speed rail, the China Daily reported.

This raw, unprocessed image of Hyperion was taken on May 31, 2015 and received on Earth June 1, 2015.
Last Look of Saturn's Spongy Moon Hyperion; Cassini's Next Moon Stop is Dione

Cassini spacecraft reveals a new series and its last series of photos of Saturn's tiny moon, Hyperion, where it will now venture to the next moon, Dione.

The full moon as seen over Lagos December 17, 2013. The last full moon of the year is the smallest too as the moon is at its most distant point from the earth's orbit, a phenomenon known as apogee
Guide To Astronomical Events In June 2015: Full Moon, New Moon, Solstice, Rare Venus And Jupiter Conjunction And More

The sky in June 2015 will offer some interesting sights, during Full Moon, New Moon and the rare conjunction of Jupiter and Venus. The sixth month of the year will also host the first solstice of this year. Check out what’s happening in the sky of June 2015.

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Giant Sawfish Have First Animal Virgin Births In Nature, Escape Extinction

The first animal virgin births in the wild, performed by giant sawfish, have been documented in Florida bodies of water. The endangered fish with "saw" sharp teeth is the first case of asexual reproduction among sexual animals, and has helped them to escape extinction.

President Xi Jinping urges northeast China officials to make more breakthroughs to restore the region's role as a major heavy industrial hub in the country.
President Xi Urges Officials to Prioritize Public Safety

President Xi Jinping has put a premium on public safety. In a statement released on Saturday, May 30, the Chinese president urged authorities to prioritize a stable social environment, especially in a country with a population that has over a billion people.

This tiny robot can fold itself, walk, swim and even dissolve after the task is finished.
Tiny Origami Robot Can Travel Inside Your Body, Heal You and Self Destruct

MIT scientists have devised a tiny, foldable robot that can be used for medical surgeries that can also walk, roll and then dissolve itself after the task is done.

Industry experts say there is no assurance that China’s insurance regulator will revise its rules in response to the criticisms.
Nation's Cyber Watchdogs to 'Further Combat Cybercrimes'

China's Ministry of Public Security announced on Sunday that, starting June 1, Chinese Internet watchdogs are strengthening the country's Internet inspection arm to further combat cybercrimes in the country.

More tsunami debris from Japan were found washed up on coastal shores of Washington.
More Invasive Species Entering Washington from Japan's Tsunami Debris

Numerous floating debris from Japan's tsunami from four years ago are carrying invasive species that could harm the native ecosystem in Washington state.

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