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New observational studies of massive stars (Spitzer, FUSE, GALEX,
Chandra, XMM, VLT, Subaru, Gemini)
New theoretical atmospheric developments (clumping, porosity,
magnetic fields)
Massive star evolution of single and binary stars, including rotation
and magnetic fields, dependence on metallicity
Colliding wind effects in massive binaries, dust formation
Massive Star interactions with ISM; wind-blown bubbles, feedback and
superwinds; the role of massive stars versus AGN
Core-collapse SN, Gamma Ray Bursts, and their host galaxies at high
redshift
Massive Stellar populations in the Local Group and beyond, Super Star
Clusters and Starbursts
Nucleosynthesis in massive stars and their role in the early chemical
evolution of galaxies
Formation of Population III stars, re-ionization and early enrichment
Stellar populations in high redshift galaxies selected at optical,
infrared and sub-mm wavelengths
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