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Science: Galaxy pops up on 'far side'
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A New Age for Astronomy: Catch an exploding STAR - Scientists working at the bottom of a mine in Japan are hoping that neutrinos from supernovae and the Sun will turn up trumps writes Marcus Chown
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A New Age for Astronomy: Japan's place in the sun - Ambitious plans to launch a radio telescope into space could help Japan to fulfil its dream of becoming a major player in pure science
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Eye at the edge of the universe: High on a desolate volcano, the world's most powerful telescope is exploring the frontiers of the Universe
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The biggest telescope in the world
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Review: Beyond the grave lies a condition called baldness
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Science: 'Mini' cosmic ripples hint at birth of galaxies
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All you ever wanted to know about the big bang . . .: Every week, questions about the big bang flood into the New Scientist office. So we thought it was about time to let some experts loose on the subject
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