On October 6 1995, at a scientific meeting in Florence, Italy, two Swiss astronomers made an announcement that would transform our understanding of the universe beyond our solar system. Michel Mayor ...

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Strong spatial skills are critical for everyday tasks and across many careers—they also strengthen students’ math performance.

Officials are voicing outrage after a Los Angeles Times investigation found that some plaintiffs in a sex abuse settlement claimed they received cash to sue L.A. County.

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