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The Hubble Space Telescope is an iconic observatory, a triumph of space science that may be the most famous unmanned spacecraft since Sputnik. Hubble's renown is certainly well-deserved, but the spacecraft is aging—it will mark its 20th anniversary of reaching orbit in April.
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Electrons not only have charge, they also have spin--and electric insulators are not opaque to the latter property
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Real linoleum—unlike synthetic versions or vinyl—is made from all-natural materials. As such, it is one of the most environmentally friendly flooring options available today
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