Mountain ranges form when the Earth’s crust contracts due to the collision of tectonic plates. This contraction generates granite plutons in the crust and deforms those granite plutons through shear ...

As the gatekeepers to the Kuiper Belt, Charon and Pluto are a unique double dwarf planet system. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it ...

Catalyst Metals has achieved six consecutive quarters of stable production at its Plutonic gold mine near Meekatharra in Western Australia. Plutonic produced 21,803 ounces (oz) of gold at an all ...

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Pluto, a distant and fascinating dwarf planet, has revealed more of its secrets. Thanks to New Horizons, discover stunning images of Pluto’s unseen side, showcasing nitrogen ice glaciers ...

Pluto can be thought of as being part of a binary system with its biggest satellite, Charon (pictured). Scientists have long thought that this system formed as the result of a collision between ...

You may have just noticed the Pluto TV app popping up on your smart TV or games console, but this FAST (Free Ad-supported Streaming TV) service is actually an industry veteran, having served ...

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