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His team studied ancient crystals, called zircons, that provided evidence of freshwater.
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Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 4 June 2024
Some of the zircons that were critical to the study.
—Howard Lee, Ars Technica, 16 Aug. 2023
To date the moon, the researchers obtained lunar dust collected by Apollo 17 in 1972 and analyzed the tiny zircon crystals and uranium contained inside.
—Matt Hrodey, Discover Magazine, 24 Oct. 2023
This technique involves evaporating individual atoms from one of the zircon crystals with a laser beam and identifying them, per the Washington Post.
—Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Oct. 2023
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Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 4 June 2024
Some of the zircons that were critical to the study.
—Howard Lee, Ars Technica, 16 Aug. 2023
To date the moon, the researchers obtained lunar dust collected by Apollo 17 in 1972 and analyzed the tiny zircon crystals and uranium contained inside.
—Matt Hrodey, Discover Magazine, 24 Oct. 2023
This technique involves evaporating individual atoms from one of the zircon crystals with a laser beam and identifying them, per the Washington Post.
—Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Oct. 2023
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Frazer Harrison/Getty Images Valentino resort 2025, look 62 Photo: Ola Rindal / Courtesy of Valentino The semi-sheer floor-length dress is festooned with scalloped tiers, embellished with silvery sequins and rhinestones.Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2024
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Twain glittered down the carpet in a bespoke two-piece denim gown by Levi's featuring an oversize collar (a nod to Levi's iconic Western pointed-collar and Americana roots) and a splattering of crystals and rhinestones.Sabienna Bowman, Peoplemag, 27 Sep. 2024
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Ivanka’s business ventures in clothing, jewelry, shoes and real estate seeded a fortune that Forbes now estimates at $50 million, less than 1% of her father’s net worth.Kyle Khan-Mullins, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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The shorter number easily dresses up or down for cold-weather gatherings, especially paired with knee-high boots and gold jewelry.Maura Jenkins, Glamour, 2 Nov. 2024
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To top it off, the beaded crown is set with a sapphire cabochon.Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 29 June 2024
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An 18ct rose-gold case frames a black sunburst dial with elegant baton markers, while a subdued crown is set with a black onyx cabochon.Alexandra Zagalsky, theweek, 7 May 2024
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The Magical 2-Ingredient Rub Dijon mustard and red curry paste make the most unexpectedly delicious rub.Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2024
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Let cool slightly then spread the paste mix over the shoulder.Rebekah Evans, theweek, 17 Oct. 2024
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The necklace was designed as a graduated fringe, according to Hancocks London, and features motifs such as a winged enamel scarab, a large faience scarab and a carved carnelian shell.Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 11 Oct. 2024
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Only on scarab can be attached to an enemy at once.Mike Stubbs, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
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They were promised cars, cameos in commercials, the chance to chase a national championship, or playing time on a team far from the hunt.Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 27 Oct. 2024
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The movie includes cameos by Clint Eastwood, Rodney Dangerfield and Dan Aykroyd, who reprises his role from Ghostbusters.Keith Langston, People.com, 26 Oct. 2024
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Imagine the best parts of a baguette and a bagel in one roll, with a light, crackly crust and an airy crumb structure that still delivers a chewy bite.Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024
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Plus, a few more ideas for the person who’s obsessed with all things French: A set of silicone madeleine molds for that Proust moment, luxe fleur de sel harvested from the actual French seaside, and a striped linen bag specifically for transporting and storing baguettes.MacKenzie Chung Fegan, Bon Appétit, 24 Oct. 2024
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Bourgeois strands of pearls got a modern update via XXL gold or silver spheres in triple chokers while solitaire rings and wedding bands doubled up as ear cuffs.Sandra Salibian, WWD, 3 Oct. 2024
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The blue stone is surrounded by 14 solitaire diamonds and set in 18-karat white gold.Nicole Briese, Peoplemag, 1 Sep. 2024
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“Zircon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zircon. Accessed 9 Nov. 2024.
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