Recent research unlocks new clues that could radically change the world's understanding of the origin of dark matter.

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The new species would have resembled the iconic "sandworms" from the science fiction franchise "Dune", one researcher said.

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After solidifying political and social reforms, Atatürk shifted his focus to modernising Turkey’s economy. Initially ...

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