planet

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These primitive objects, known as planetesimals, are leftover building blocks from planet formation.

From Science Daily

High resolution images of the landscape and mineral measurements collected from orbit indicate that some of the planet's youngest volcanic regions have a much more detailed history than previously assumed.

From Science Daily

"Letting kids feel the excitement of new discoveries -- that's key to ensuring the next generation of scientists who will discover many more things about our precious planet worth preserving," Sereno said.

From Science Daily

In their natural condition, peatlands rank among the planet's most important carbon reservoirs.

From Science Daily

World Cup host countries typically see boosts for their domestic leagues, and MLS bosses are determined to keep US eyeballs on the planet's biggest sport long after national teams have returned home.

From Barron's