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ScienceApr 8

Satellite Data Shows Earth's Nighttime Brightness Continues to Increase

New satellite observations reveal Earth is becoming progressively brighter at night, indicating continued expansion of artificial lighting worldwide.

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ScienceApr 6

NASA Artemis II Mission Preparations Continue as Lunar Activities Generate Interest

NASA's Artemis II mission preparations involve astronaut families while separate lunar operations capture public attention.

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ScienceMar 27

Western U.S. Faces Historic Snow Drought in 2026 Winter Season

The Western United States experienced an unprecedented lack of snowfall during the 2026 winter season, raising concerns about water supplies and economic impacts.

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ScienceApr 9

Colorado State University Releases 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season Forecast

Colorado State University predicts 13 named storms and six hurricanes for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season in its annual forecast.

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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 4

Trump Orders Release of UFO Files as Public Interest in Extraterrestrial Life Grows

President Trump announced plans to release government UFO files amid renewed public fascination with unidentified aerial phenomena and extraterrestrial life.

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ScienceMar 27

Energy and Climate Technologies Address Environmental Challenges

Multiple innovations emerge as climate concerns mount, from thermal batteries to snow preservation methods.

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ScienceMar 29

Spring Heat Wave Ends in Western U.S. After Setting Over 1,500 Temperature Records

A prolonged spring heat wave across the western United States has concluded after lasting over a week and breaking more than 1,500 temperature records.

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ScienceApr 1

Western US snowpack hits record lows after warm winter and March heat wave

Snow surveys across the American West show historically low snowpack levels following an unusually warm winter and March temperatures.

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ScienceApr 4

Artemis II Astronaut Victor Glover Conducts Orion Capsule Test Flight

NASA astronaut Victor Glover successfully tested the Orion capsule's manual controls during a demonstration flight, while also commenting on the mission's historical significance.

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ScienceApr 4

Canadian Study Examines Aircraft Safety Concerns for Elderly Passengers

Canadian researchers suggest airlines should consider strategic seating arrangements for elderly passengers to improve evacuation efficiency.

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ScienceApr 9

Finland's nuclear waste repository nears operation as world's first permanent facility

Finland's Onkalo facility, the world's first permanent underground nuclear waste repository, is expected to receive operational license within months.

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ScienceMar 30

California Startup Reveals Plans for Nonsentient Monkey 'Organ Sacks' for Research

R3 Bio emerged from secrecy to announce funding for creating brainless monkey organisms as alternatives to traditional animal testing methods.

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ScienceMar 22

Western U.S. Faces Water Shortages, Fire Risks from Historic Snow Drought

The western United States experienced severe snow drought this year, threatening water supplies and raising wildfire concerns as the region warms earlier than usual.

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ScienceMar 11

NASA spacecraft successfully alters asteroid's orbit in planetary defense test

NASA's DART mission achieved the first human-made alteration of a natural celestial body's orbit around the sun.

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