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- Astronomy
Honing the Hubble
Astronomers are sharpening measurements of a familiar cosmic parameter to shed new light on dark energy, the mysterious entity that’s accelerating the universe’s rate of expansion.
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A moment on the lips …
Adults may be stuck with the fat they have. A study suggests the number of fat cells doesn't change with weight gain or loss.
- Life
Coral keeps it in the family
The nutrients released during mass coral spawning feed the whole ecosystem.
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Trouble with truffles
A Chinese truffle species has invaded Italy, raising fears that the newcomer could overgrow the Italian black truffle on its home territory.
