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Eos, a newly discovered hydrogen cloud just 300 light-years from Earth, offers a rare look at hidden star-forming regions.

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Magnetar flares can create gold, platinum, and uranium in seconds, reshaping cosmic element formation theories.

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Researchers have found a candidate for the hypothetical Planet Nine, which could be an undiscovered giant planet way out in ...

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