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In the News: Calgary Sun

Bright daytime meteor probably landed near Medicine Hat, experts say (Fabio Ciceri, Lincoln Hanton)

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In the News: Phys.org

Hot gas feeds spiral arms of the Milky Way

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In the News: Russell Shanahan, Stephen Lemmer, and Jereon Stil in Global News

‘The first reaction was disbelief’: Calgary researchers discover magnetic structure in Milky Way galaxy

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In the News: CBC News

Calgary researchers' Milky Way discovery a 'eureka' moment

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In the News: Eric Donovan, Faculty of Science, in Live Science

Inside story behind mesmerizing sky glow named 'Steve' revealed in new documentary

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In the News: Jason Donev, Faculty of Science, in Global News

Are small nuclear reactors really better? Here are the pros and cons

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In the News: William Archer, Faculty of Science, in the Mirror

Mysterious purple and green lights dubbed 'Steve' seen in stunning photos

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