What Prevents Pluto's Ocean from Freezing?
Layers of ice-like gas hydrates may insulate frigid ocean worlds across the cosmos
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Saying you care about the environment a bit is hollow if you’re not ready to change your diet
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Ancient Gum Gives Archaeologists Something to Chew On
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Firefighter Suicides Rise in the Wake of Deadly Wildland Blazes
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