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Hidden exoplanets could be revealed by echoing light

11 January 2018

Reflected light from a star’s flares may help us find otherwise invisible worlds. These exoplanets could be hit by powerful blasts, but may still host life

The ugly, fractured reality of the cosmos deserves our attention

8 January 2018

A puzzling clash between perfection and imperfection in our universe is getting fresh attention. This great cosmological mystery merits it, says Geraint Lewis

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Hidden exoplanets could be revealed by echoing light

The ugly, fractured reality of the cosmos deserves our attention

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