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Read article: Solar system gets bigger Telescopes and space missions Research update Solar system gets bigger Astronomers have discovered another planet like Pluto
Read article: Quantum boost for optical clocks Quantum optics Research update Quantum boost for optical clocks New approach to laser spectroscopy could lead to more accurate time-keeping
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Read article: Electric fields move water droplets Surfaces and interfaces Research update Electric fields move water droplets New effect could be used to automate experiments in chemistry