The Milky Way contains a disk of “dark matter,” according to new calculations by astronomers. They have used the results of a supercomputer simulation to deduce the presence of this disk.

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Buildings flooded, but research escapes largely unscathed

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Buildings flooded, but research escapes largely unscathed

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Facial muscles tell us whether we’re pronouncing words correctly

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Facial muscles tell us whether we’re pronouncing words correctly

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Brains of the young and old process rewards in different ways

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Brains of the young and old process rewards in different ways

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New simulations challenge a long-held belief, indicating that in galaxies similar to the Milky Way stars such as our Sun can migrate great distances.

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Scientists have isolated three important genes involved in the development of a type of childhood brain cancer. Researchers have found three genes associated with specific characteristics of ependymoma — the third most common form of childhood brain cancer.

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New simulations challenge a long-held belief, indicating that in galaxies similar to the Milky Way stars such as our Sun can migrate great distances.

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