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ScienceJun 10

NASA to Announce Artemis III Crew and Program Update Tuesday

NASA will reveal the astronauts selected for the Artemis III moon landing mission and provide updates on the program's timeline.

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ScienceJun 13

Pentagon Releases Third Batch of UFO Files Amid Growing Public Interest

The Pentagon released 72 new UFO-related documents, videos and images on Friday as part of ongoing government disclosure efforts.

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ScienceJun 6

First U.S. Screwworm Case Since 1960s Detected in Texas Prompts Emergency Response

Texas officials launched an aggressive response after confirming the first U.S. screwworm infestation since the 1960s in a South Texas calf.

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ScienceMay 27

NASA awards contracts for lunar base missions ahead of 2028 crewed moon landing

NASA announced contracts with four companies for uncrewed missions to establish infrastructure for a permanent moon base before astronauts return in 2028.

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ScienceJun 5

ISS crew moves to SpaceX capsule as precaution during Russian module leak repairs

NASA directed five ISS crew members to shelter in docked SpaceX Dragon spacecraft while repairs were conducted on air leaks in the Russian service module.

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ScienceApr 2

NASA Prepares Artemis II Mission with First Canadian Astronaut to Travel to Moon

NASA's Artemis II mission will mark the first crewed lunar flight in over 50 years, including Canada's first astronaut to travel to the moon.

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ScienceApr 7

Artemis II Astronauts Conduct Interviews During Lunar Flyby Mission

Four astronauts aboard NASA's Artemis II spacecraft spoke with media as they prepared for a historic lunar flyby, traveling farther from Earth than any humans before.

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ScienceJun 11

Solar Power Surpasses Coal in US Electricity Generation for First Time

Solar energy generated 12.8% of US electricity in May, exceeding coal's 12.2% share for the first time in history.

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ScienceApr 11

Artemis II Crew Prepares for Earth Return as Mission Nears Completion

The four-person Artemis II crew is approaching their scheduled April 10 return to Earth, relying on the Orion spacecraft's heat shield for safe reentry.

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ScienceJun 9

Longevity Scientists Advance Human Testing of Anti-Aging Therapies

Multiple research efforts are progressing toward human trials of treatments aimed at reversing age-related cellular damage and cognitive decline.

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ScienceMay 28

UN report projects global temperatures to reach near-record highs over next five years

World Meteorological Organization forecasts 75% chance Earth will exceed 1.5°C warming threshold between 2026-2030, with significant Arctic warming expected.

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ScienceJun 10

Scientists discover deep-sea whale graveyard with thriving marine communities

Researchers found a 5.3-million-year-old whale graveyard in the Indian Ocean that supports diverse marine life communities at depths up to 23,000 feet.

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ScienceJun 11

NOAA Confirms El Niño Formation, Predicts Potentially Historic Strength

Federal weather officials confirmed El Niño's arrival, forecasting it could reach record intensity and significantly impact global weather patterns.

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ScienceJun 8

MIT Researchers Test Engineered Mice to Combat Lyme Disease on Nantucket

Scientists are exploring using specially bred mice to reduce Lyme disease transmission by preventing ticks from becoming infected.

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ScienceMay 22

NOAA Forecasts Below-Normal Atlantic Hurricane Activity for 2026 Season

Federal forecasters predict 8-14 named storms for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, fewer than the typical 14-storm average.

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