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ScienceJun 12

Goblin Shark Filmed Alive in Deep-Sea Habitat for First Time

Scientists have captured the first confirmed footage of a living goblin shark in its natural deep-sea environment, according to a new study.

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ScienceApr 30

Camp Mystic Withdraws 2026 License Application, Will Not Reopen After Deadly Floods

Camp Mystic has withdrawn its application for a 2026 summer license and will not reopen following floods that killed 27 girls at the Texas camp.

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ScienceApr 18

Europe's Mars Rover Mission Switches to SpaceX Falcon Heavy After Years of Delays

The European Space Agency's first Mars rover mission has been assigned to SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket after previous launch arrangements fell through.

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ScienceMar 14

NASA Announces April 1 Target Date for Moon Mission Launch

NASA has set April 1 as the target launch date for sending four astronauts on a mission around the moon.

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ScienceApr 8

Artemis II Astronauts Return to Earth After Moon Mission

NASA's Artemis II crew has completed their lunar mission and is heading back to Earth after setting new spaceflight records.

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ScienceApr 21

Trump administration proposes significant cuts to federal science agencies

The Trump administration has proposed substantial budget reductions for NASA and the National Science Foundation as part of broader spending cuts.

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ScienceJun 2

Archaeological excavation beneath Notre Dame cathedral uncovers 2,000 years of Parisian history

Archaeologists working beneath Notre Dame cathedral in Paris have discovered ancient coins, pottery, and artifacts spanning from Roman times to the medieval period.

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ScienceJun 5

Iowa Water Pollution Threatens Public Health and Summer Recreation

Agricultural runoff from Iowa farms creates widespread water pollution, forcing swimming advisories and health concerns for residents using waterways.

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ScienceApr 14

Artemis II Astronauts Return from Historic Moon Mission as NASA Advances Nuclear Spacecraft

NASA's Artemis II crew completed a 10-day lunar mission while the agency announced plans for nuclear-powered interplanetary spacecraft development.

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ScienceMay 25

China Launches Shenzhou 23 Spacecraft with Three Astronauts to Space Station

China successfully launched the Shenzhou 23 spacecraft carrying three astronauts to its space station, with one crew member expected to remain in orbit for a year.

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ScienceMay 22

Fragment of Homer's 'Iliad' Found on Egyptian Mummy in Archaeological Discovery

Archaeologists discovered a rare fragment of Homer's 'Iliad' on a Roman-era mummy in Egypt, marking the first literary text found in such a funerary context.

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ScienceJun 10

Fusion Energy Companies Report Technical Milestones in Reactor Development

Two fusion energy startups announced separate achievements in reactor design and plasma heating as the industry pursues commercial viability.

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ScienceMar 20

NASA to Move Artemis II Moon Rocket to Launch Pad for April 1 Launch

NASA plans to transport its repaired Artemis II rocket to the launch pad Thursday evening, targeting an April 1 launch date for the historic lunar mission.

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ScienceJun 9

Archaeological Discovery Reveals 7,000-Year-Old Headless Skeletons in Slovakia

Researchers have uncovered dozens of decapitated human remains dating back 7,000 years in a Slovakian ditch, providing new insights into ancient burial practices.

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ScienceApr 9

March Sets Record as Most Abnormally Hot Month in 132 Years of U.S. Weather Data

March 2026 broke temperature records across the continental United States, raising concerns about drought and wildfire risks for the coming summer.

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