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Less support from women in space exploration? Time to change perception

Women have been historically excluded from the space program

Space travel was a dream for artists long before Armstrong stepped on moon

For centuries, the dream of human travel into the cosmos has fired imaginations

50 yrs of Moon landing: Let's not forget, or forsake, the lessons of past

The first step is to protect the sites which chronicle our history on the Moon

Shadows on the Moon: A tale of ephemeral beauty, humans and hubris

The search for water ice on the Moon will be a journey into deep cold shadows at the poles which have lain undisturbed for as much as 3.6 billion years

Space ethics? Five questions for how we choose to use the moon

There are ethical questions that need to be answered regarding such planetary defence systems

Why Trump is backing the US into a corner on Iran with new sanctions

The sanctions, which are designed to cripple the Iranian economy, have undermined the middle class and small businesses

Trade war tensions sky high as Trump and Xi prepare to meet at G20 summit

A looming 'technology war' in which the US and China are at each other's throats in the technology space is one of many disruptive elements of a trade conflict

Will Libra cryptocurrency give more political power to Facebook globally?

The Libra is being designed as a form of electronic money linked to many national currencies

Working for long? Why you should not be at work more than 35 hours a week

Some experts suggest it should be no more than 35 hours a week

Want to burn fat? Know the best diet plans for long-term weight loss

There are so many versions, it's hard to know which one is best. Here's what the research says

Where are the funds? Free public transport has appeal but doesn't add up

The biggest drawback to free public transport schemes is the lack of funds from fares to cover maintenance and upgrades

Lawyers sue EU for migrant deaths, atrocities at Libyan torture houses

European authorities have 'channeled their policies' of deterrence through the so-called Libyan coastguard, say lawyers

What is Eid al-Fitr? How do Muslims celebrate it? Six questions answered

Eid al-Fitr, as it follows the fasting of Ramadan, is also seen as a spiritual celebration of Allah's provision of strength and endurance

Is climate change driving rapid shifts in water levels on the Great Lakes?

Rapid changes in weather and water supply conditions across the Great Lakes and upper Midwest are already challenging water management policy, engineering infrastructure and human behavior

Climate change is causing mass 'die-offs' in seabirds such as puffins

We need to ensure we have robust monitoring systems in place to document these depressing changes in bird numbers

How new Aladdin rectifies Hollywood's history of stereotyping Middle East

Aladdin, of course, is a fantastical tale, so questions about representational accuracy might seem overblown

The history of China's Muslims and what's behind their persecution

For about the next 300 years - during the Ming Dynasty - Muslims continued to be influential in government.

'Mad Queen' : The treatment of Mother of Dragons was sexist in GoT

'Dany' is making tragic choices that all political leaders face when it comes to using violence to achieve their goals. But the writers chose to show her as acts as irrational, tyrannical or insane.

Cyclone Fani: Odisha teaches the world how to prepare for disasters

The United Nations office for Disaster Risk Deduction (UNISDR) and other organisations have hailed government and volunteer for their efforts.

Cryptocurrency scams: Fraudsters are using ponzi schemes to fool investors

Some cryptocurrency fraudsters appeal to people's greed, promising big returns