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Exploring the Strangest Locations in the Universe, Where the Rules of Nature Don’t Always Apply

By: Colin Stuart
Originally Published in  Science Focus

Including one right here on Earth.

The article "Exploring the Strangest Locations in the Universe, Where the Rules of Nature Don’t Always Apply" from BBC Science Focus is about the strange and mysterious places in space and on Earth where the rules of nature seem to be different. These places include planets made of diamonds, stars that spin too fast, and black holes that stretch and squeeze time.
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Grades:
3-56-89-12
Subject:
Science
Topic:
Earth and Space Science
Keywords
strange placesspaceexoplanetblack holeEarth
Lava flowing from snowy mountain
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Note: The BBC Learning Hub Editorial Team made use of AI tools to create multiple versions of this article, each tailored to different student reading levels. Every version undergoes a thorough review by our BBC Learning editors to ensure accuracy, quality, and appropriateness.

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