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Dawn of a new solar system

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Astronomical researchers have discovered a solar system 44 light years from earth. Around 20 extrasolar planets were discovered between 1995 and 1999, but all were solitary. Scientists thought the sun-centered solar system was unique until the discovery of Upsilon Andromedae in the constellation Andromeda in Mar, 1999. The discovery implies the Milky Way contains many planetary systems.

Social aspects, United States, Discovery and exploration, Astronomical research, Planets

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A genome milestone

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The Human Genome Project and Celera Genomics have held a joint press conference to declare an end to the race to become the first to read all the 3 billion "letters" in the human body. It is implied, however, that future work will be in the form of a co-ordination of efforts rather than collaboration.

Research, DNA, Human Genome Project, Celera Genomics Group, Media coverage

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A growing coral crisis

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Issues are presented concerning the influence of global warming and overfishing on the health of the coral polyps which form coral reefs. The conservation of coral reefs is discussed.

Environmental aspects, Global warming, Fishing, Fishing (Recreation), Coral reefs and islands, Coral reefs

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