First fuzzy photos show outlying planets outside our solar system
Two teams of astronomers captured the first fuzzy images of exoplanets beyond the solar system. The four specks orbit two stars, none habitable, but the photos mark a milestone toward identifying Earthlike worlds, with NASA officials calling the moment a long awaited breakthrough.
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Elderly face higher Medicare drug plan premiums next year
Medicare drug plans raise monthly premiums from about 25 to 41 dollars in 2009 and shrink coverage by about 9 percent while keeping drug access broad. Avalere Health notes plans justify increases as seniors use more drugs and prices rise. The government subsidy covers only part of costs, and beneficiaries can switch plans during the enrollment period.
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