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ScienceAlert publishes timely, trusted science news to enlighten and entertain millions of readers each month.

We are an independently run online news source, and our experienced journalists cover the important scientific issues of our time, as well as new discoveries, mysteries, and wonders from around the globe.

At ScienceAlert, our goal is to spark the curiosity that exists in all of us. We invite readers to visit us daily, explore topics of interest, and gain new perspectives along the way.

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