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Astronomers have detected over 5,800 confirmed exoplanets. One extreme class is ultra-hot Jupiters, of particular interest because they can provide a unique window into planetary
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Public trust in science has been in the spotlight in recent years: After the US presidential election in November, one Wall Street Journal headline declared
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Read moreSunscreen’s impact on marine life needs urgent investigation, study finds
The chemical compounds that block UV rays may lead to bleaching of coral and a decrease in fish fertility Urgent investigation is needed into the
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