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Scientists reveal for the first time the atomic structure of liquid carbon, key to exoplanets and nuclear fusion.

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In a significant breakthrough for the scientific community, a new element has been confirmed on the periodic table. This ...

The Swiss-based energy group is plotting a course toward a renewables-focused future, without abandoning its traditional customer base.

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