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The James Webb Space Telescope has captured new images of NGC 2392, a planetary nebula commonly known as the Lion Nebula, revealing the cosmic object in striking infrared detail.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 12, 2026
Retatrutide, which is a peptide like most GLP-1–based drugs, is commonly referred to as “reta” or “ratatouille” online.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 12, 2026
While commonly thought of as a rainmaker for Southern California, scientists say that’s not a given even during a “very strong” or “super” El Niño like this one is shaping up to be.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
If an opponent leaves three forwards high, Liverpool will commonly opt to keep four defenders back.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
For her assault on Everest in 1996, Pittman once again assembled the sort of kit not commonly seen in climbers’ encampments.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
