Troublesome dwarf planet named for strife goddess

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The lonely rock at the edge of the solar system that caused Pluto's downfall has been dubbed Eris after the Greek goddess of strife, astronomers said on Thursday. WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Scientists said on Thursday they have spotted an unusually large and light planet orbiting a distant star -- a discovery that could force them to reexamine theories about how planets are formed. CANBERRA (Reuters) - Hundreds queued for tickets to a farewell for "Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin in the "Crocoseum" of his Australian Zoo, with scores turned away on Friday after all-night vigils when tickets ran out.