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"This artist’s concept shows what the hot sub-Neptune exoplanet TOI-421 b could look like. It is based on spectroscopic data gathered by Webb, as well as previous observations from other telescopes on the ground and in space," according to NASA . Credits: NASA, ESA, CSA, Dani Player (STScI)

Lava, actually: Oxford planetary physicist debuts predicted magma exoplanet

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University of Oxford graduate student Alba Su is a co-creator of ClimateViz. (Rachel Duckett/ Medill)

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The team led by synthetic biologist Julius Lucks tested easy-to-use Plant-DX biosensors in Kenya to detect a crop virus before symptoms show and allow farmers to take action. (Northwestern University McCormick School of Engineering)

Northwestern University synthetic biology researchers give farmers new tools for more sustainable agriculture

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