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The discovery of three planets that circle a small, dim star could bolster the chances of finding life beyond Earth, astronomers say. John Russell reports.
Russian cosmonaut Oleg Artemyev gives a tour of what life is like aboard the International Space Station. He introduced the crew that he's been working with and showed off the equipment and facilities that they use every day.
Staying fit is a challenge at any age, but 103-year-old Mieko Nagaoka continues to swim laps well past her century mark. In fact, the Japanese world record swimmer is training twice a week with her son Hiroyuki Nagaoka at the Yanai Swimming school in Japan's Yamaguchi prefecture, for another major competition. Her body is not failing her, in fact, she is only getting stronger and quicker in preparation for when her speed in the water will be measured against the clock.
An incredibly well-preserved ancient artwork, a detailed and colorful wall frieze showing two fanged beasts facing each other, was discovered under layers of mud and rock near the Peruvian capital Lima. Astonishingly, Peruvian archeologists have confirmed that polychrome friezes, discovered at Huaca Garagay archeological site near Lima's San Martin de Porres district on Thursday, are over 3,500 years old as determined by carbon dating. The monuments and walls are thought to have been built by the ancient Chavin people.
A 250-year old waistcoat that once belonged to Captain James Cook was showcased at Aalders Auctions in Sydney on Monday. The unique piece of history is expected to fetch up to $1.1 million when it goes under the hammer this weekend. The embroidered silk waistcoat has attracted plenty of interest from both overseas and local collectors, according to Julian Aalders from Aalders Auctions.
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