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Mosquito species from South America discovered in Florida

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out of this world

Smart telescopes offer a 'transformative' experience for citizen scientists

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Looking into Ludwig

Scientists sequence Beethoven's DNA, 200 years after his death

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alien invasion

Essential molecules for life may have been 'delivered' to Earth from space

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DeSantis' no good, very bad week

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Attrition

Russia's spring Ukraine offensive may be winding down amid heavy losses

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