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    SpaceX Says It Plans to Send a Probe to Mars

    Elon Musk’s company said it would dispatch its Dragon vessel to the planet, possibly as early as 2018, with a long-term goal of establishing colonies.

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    Should You Hug Your Dog?

    A psychology professor’s suggestion that some dogs may feel distressed by being hugged ricocheted across social media.

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    Now Is the Time to See Squid That Glow Like Fireflies

    Each year, between March and June, millions of firefly squid transform a Japanese bay’s waters into a galactic landscape.

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    A Hubble Birthday Bubble in Clear View

    NASA released a stunning image of the Bubble Nebula in advance of the space telescope’s 26th anniversary.