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A series of remarkable astronomical images have been released by a team of scientists.

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Stunning new images of young planetary systems create a profound cosmic perspective.

• By Caleb A. Scharf on December 13, 2018

The 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck shortly after 3 am.

What’s the longest you’ve ever slept?

We present to you a cosmic winter wonderland. Enjoy: https://go.nasa.gov/2EHC29J

Millions of Americans are suffering from mold toxicity without being properly diagnosed, according to experts.

The disaster hit without warning.

Many of the hundreds of people who died when a tsunami struck the Indonesian coast Saturday night were nowhere near shelter. Quite simply, they had no idea it was coming.

That’s because despite a history of tsunamis caused by volcanoes and earthquakes, Indonesia has not had an effective early warning system for years.

The year’s notable fiction, poetry and nonfiction, selected by the editors of The New York Times Book Review.