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Farthest Galaxy (Nov. 30)

Published November 30, 2012

Scientists recently announced the discovery of a new galaxy. In a universe of over one trillion galaxies, that may not seem like much but this one was definitely something special. VOA’s Science blogger Rick Pantaleo explains.

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"Cyber Attacks: Our 'Number One' Threat"
"What Angelina's Choice Teaches Us about Cancer"
"Decades After Apartheid, Race Still Divides South Africa"
"Who Needs Engines? Fly This Helicopter with Your Feet"

That, plus Green Card Lottery Faces Elimination Under U.S. Immigration Reform, in this week's episode of On Assignment.

 

 

 

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