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"It's very distinctive and no human eyes previously had seen this crater until today, really, when we were privileged enough to see it," Koch said during the question-and-answer session hosted by the Canadian Space Agency.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

The study reveals that some brain cells, previously believed to only support normal nerve function, can actually assist glioblastoma in growing and spreading.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

This was her 15th season as the Bruins’ boss, which previously made her the longest tenured coach without a national title.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

He has also now won every one of the six ranking finals he has appeared in - a feat only previously achieved by Steve Davis, Mark Williams and Neil Robertson.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

An “epiphany,” in case you have yet to have one, is when someone encounters truths about life with which they were previously unfamiliar, thus sparking an abrupt change of perspective.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood