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Unexpected Role of Binary Star Evolution in the Origin of a Retrograde Planet

An international team of astrophysicists led by Professor Man Hoi LEE from the Department of Earth Sciences and his MPhil student Mr Ho Wan CHENG, has confirmed the existence of a planet in an unprecedented retrograde orbit in the nu Octantis binary star system, revealing the role of binary star evolution in the origin of this planet.

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DNM1 as a Key Regulator in Ovarian Cancer Metastasis

DNM1 as a Key Regulator in Ovarian Cancer Metastasis

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Uncovering Hidden Order in the Quantum World Through Deconfined Quantum Critical Points

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•	Uncovering Hidden Order in the Quantum World Through Deconfined Quantum Critical Points
Genetic Driver Fuelling Liver Cancer by Disrupting Fat Metabolism

Genetic Driver Fuelling Liver Cancer by Disrupting Fat Metabolism

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Developing Compact Catenane with Tuneable Mechanical Chirality

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Developing Compact Catenane with Tuneable Mechanical Chirality
New Cookbook Tackling Hong Kong’s Alarming Food Waste Problem with Local Chefs and Zero-Waste Recipes

New Cookbook Tackling Hong Kong’s Alarming Food Waste Problem with Local Chefs and Zero-Waste Recipes

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