Lost worlds; evidence for the maverick view that extrasolar planets are really small stars
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Astronomer David C. Blalck has long argued that newly discovered extrasolar 'planets' are actually stars. Black's theory has been strengthened by the observation that many such 'planets' have a swaying motion, indicating relatively heavy partners.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2001
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Galactic archaeology
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Research conclusions conducted by astronomers are presented with specific details on the Milky Way. Findings indicate that the small satellite galaxies were floating around the Milky Way.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2001
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The check is in the mail
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A question is raised of whether immigrants who settle in their adopted countries send less money. A couple of hundred dollars a month sent by an average migrant also adds up to capital money in the economy.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2006
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