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New research suggests that dark energy isn't needed to explain the acceleration in the expansion of the universe — instead ...

A new study reveals that the Earth's inner core is undergoing a structural transformation. A new study by USC scientists, ...

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Supernova debris speeds up neutron stars, strengthening magnetic fields. This explains why low-intensity magnetars still produce bursts.