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SpaceExoplanet pair orbits two stars
The Kepler spacecraft catches two exoplanets around a binary star system, with one planet in the habitable zone.
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EarthArctic sea ice hits record low, and keeps going
A summer storm and thinner ice probably contributed to this year’s massive melt.
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TechUnmixing oil and water
A new filter that separates the two substances only using gravity could help clean oil spills.
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Health & MedicineInfrared light offers promise of laser-sharp cancer therapy
Laser technique targets tumors with reduced risk of side effects compared with conventional chemotherapy.