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Planets Around Other Stars Are Like Peas in a Pod
An international research team led by Université de Montréal astrophysicist Lauren Weiss has discovered that exoplanets orbiting the same star tend to have similar sizes and a regular orbital spacing. This pattern, revealed by new W. M. Keck Observatory observations of planetary systems discovered by the Kepler Telescope, could suggest that most planetary systems have…
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Eating Together as a Family Helps Children Feel Better
Children who routinely eat their meals together with their family are more likely to experience long-term physical and mental health benefits, a new study shows.
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Exposure to benzene during pregnancy: a pilot study raises concerns in B.C.
Peace River Valley, in northeastern British Columbia, has become known in recent years as a place of hydraulic fracturing for natural gas – "fracking," as it's commonly called. What are the health impacts related to living near fracking sites where contaminants, including volatile organic compounds, are released? To try to answer that question, Élyse Caron-Beaudoin,…