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Astronauts are actually stuck in space all the time
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A distant quasar may be circling all the galaxies around it
One of the most distant quasars known appears to have shut down the formation of new stars in all galaxies
Zigzag walls can help buildings beat heat
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The world’s fastest microscope makes its debut
The motion of moving electrons is captured like never before. Researchers have developed a laser-based microscope that produces images at
Can taking ashwagandha supplements improve health?
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The Webb Telescope’s look at a stellar nursery also finds minor planets
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How much climate change is due to extreme weather?
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Mayo is surprisingly great at understanding nuclear fusion experiments
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