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  1. Astronomy

    A newborn planet munches on gas and dust surrounding its host star

    In a first, astronomers imaged a baby planet within a gap in the disk of material around a star, confirming predictions about how rings form.

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  2. Environment

    River turbulence can push toxic pollutants into the air

    Levels of hydrogen sulfide gas soared near a raging section of the Tijuana River in San Diego, exposing residents to potentially harmful air pollution.

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  3. Life

    Horses may have become rideable with the help of a genetic mutation

    To make horses rideable during domestication, people may have inadvertently targeted a mutation in horses to strengthen their backs and their balance.