At the lower end of the scale, some very small galaxies could be mistaken for globular clusters—agglomerations of up to a few million stars that form alongside galaxies.
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Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
29 May 2026
Of particular interest are polymetallic nodules – agglomerations, typically smaller than a potato, containing manganese and other metals and found in the silt of the deep ocean floor.
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Coalter G Lathrop,
The Conversation,
13 Mar. 2026
Honoring Nigo’s work and influence, the exhibition analyzes and illustrates the cultural fusions that have shaped his lifework through fashion, music, and design — from Japanese craft and streetwear to vintage Americana and contemporary luxury.
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Footwear News,
Footwear News,
25 Sep. 2026
Twist Bioscience, in South San Francisco, received 1,260 of them, grew them as antibody fusions in human cells instead, and ran them on a different sensor format entirely.
In this age, cultural output will feel ever more familiar, as writing, songs, and movies become syntheses of what has already been produced.
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David Brooks,
The Atlantic,
28 June 2026
As several research syntheses have shown, AI systems can appear confident while still being wrong, especially when deployed without clear boundaries or human refinement.
Partnering with Larroudé was a natural decision for Frisoni, per an official release, because of how the brand blends cool, feminine, fashionable and wearable design.
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Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2026
The human/alien blend blends and helps to make this Skydance Animation production an entertaining proposition for adults and even their kids who get dragged to see it, rather than the usual other way around for ‘toons.
Goldman is also well positioned to capitalize on the market volatility fueled by higher interest rates, while an eventual end to the Iran war could unleash another wave of mergers and acquisitions and IPOs.
The board's vote comes on the heels of an announcement from Minnesota State Chancellor Scott Olson last month of a systemwide redesign that will likely include campus closures, mergers or consolidated administrative services.
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