But it is not just the light from the distant quasar that carries information about the composition of the Universe.

BBC: Most distant objects observed

"Our findings appear to add to a body of information suggesting that the composition of calories, not just the number of them, matters for determining their ultimate impact on weight, " says Dr. Golomb.

WSJ: A Chocolate a Day to Get Slimmer?

Near is providing important information on the structure and composition of asteroids, which would be needed for any future attempt to deflect an Earth-bound asteroid .

BBC: At a glance: Asteroid touchdown

This seminar enabled participants to better understand all stages from conception to completion of exhibitions, whether temporary or permanent, thinking of exhibitions as a whole where each component (time, space, object, support, information, text, still and moving images, sound composition) participates in the project designed and completed.

UNESCO: OFFICE IN BEIRUT

Astronomers would like to pin down the masses of the planets (information difficult to acquire with Kepler), as well as getting that data on atmospheric composition.

BBC: Kepler telescope spies 'most Earth-like' worlds to date