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Its heat-resistant design, originally intended for reentry on Earth and Mars, could be used to handle the intense heating from aerobraking in Uranus' atmosphere.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Ponnachan, who police said was originally from India, appeared at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, when he was remanded to appear at Derby Crown Court on 29 April.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

The FDA’s fast-track review was originally expected to be finalized in December 2025.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

The weekly shots originally had list prices of up to $1,350 a month, though prices have come down.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Though originally adapted to hunting large game in the Arctic, they soon adjusted to an amazing variety of climates and ecosystems.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari