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A new estimate using New Horizons data shows that the dwarf planet has a lot more water ice than previously thought.
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Looking at the top stories from the WIRED science team this year, you might get the feeling that we're a little down on the future of planet Earth.
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Last week, NASA released the highest res photos of Pluto that New Horizons can get. This week, it's done it again—but in color.
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