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Why is Pluto no longer a planet? Discover the real reason behind Pluto’s reclassification as a dwarf planet and the science that led to this change.

Scientists say the threat of a newly discovered asteroid has risen slightly in the past few weeks as the world's telescopes rush to track its course ...

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