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June research highlights: Air quality inequity, ultrafast chemistry, cigar galaxy, more

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Jun 30, 2026

June research highlights: Air quality inequity, ultrafast chemistry, cigar galaxy, more

This high-resolution image of Messier 82, also known as the Cigar galaxy because of its elliptical shape, provides the most detailed look yet at the one-of-a-kind galaxy. Photo: NA…

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