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ESA's Mars Express mission is spotlighting Shalbatana Vallis this month, an enormous Martian valley marked by evidence of ancient water, volcanic activity, impact craters, and collapsed terrain.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

Because when, in one scene, Monk questions whether Sintara’s book is any different from “My Pafology,” which she dismisses as pandering, she counters that she is spotlighting an authentic Black experience.

From New York Times • May 14, 2024

If archaeologists embrace this moment that Pääbo's Nobel Prize is spotlighting, and lean in to the sea changes rocking our field, it can change for the better.

From Salon • Oct. 8, 2022

McBride is a promising NFL prospect in a deep class of tight ends The Associated Press is spotlighting this week with help from Reese’s Senior Bowl executive director and former NFL scout Jim Nagy.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 24, 2021

Even so, Tribeca is spotlighting many other forms of content.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2017