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The Eyes That Watch The Sky
It's a rather delicious irony that one of the most valuable things to come out of the space programme wasn't the ability to look into the deepest regions of the Universe, but to look back at Earth; to see our world as a beautiful disc of white clouds
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Mini Organs Grown From Unborn Babies Mark A Breakthrough In Prenatal Medicine
A pioneering approach is enabling scientists to monitor human development during the latter stages of pregnancy. By growing miniature organs – known as organoids – from stem cell samples collected during an active pregnancy, scientists can now open t
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How A Solar Eclipse Opened A New Window Onto The Universe
On 8 April 2024, a slice of land across North America was treated to the rare and wondrous sight of a total solar eclipse. The awe-inspiring event saw the Sun completely blotted out by a perfectly positioned Moon, temporarily turning day into night.

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