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  3. Newly Discovered 'kiss and Capture' Mechanism Explains The Formation of Pluto and Its Largest Moon

Newly discovered 'kiss and capture' mechanism explains the formation of Pluto and its largest moon

Jan. 6, 2025
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Distinguished U of A graduates to be honored at Alumni of the Year awards ceremony

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Writer Bojan Louis wins USA Fellowship

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As glaciers melt faster, freshwater sources dwindle and sea-level rise accelerates

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