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A consensus is emerging that the dots, sometimes called rubies, are an entirely new type of cosmic object in the Universe.

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A newly discovered odd radio circle in space could serve as a time capsule for the violent events that shape galaxies.

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To answer Robertson: The Higgs field doesn’t appear to have more valleys to explore, according to our current understanding.

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