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ScienceApr 13

Artemis II Crew Returns After Moon Mission

The Artemis II crew has completed their mission around the moon, traveling nearly 700,000 miles before returning to Houston.

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ScienceMay 24

Scientists Explore Genetic Engineering of Mice to Combat Lyme Disease

Researchers are investigating genetic engineering approaches targeting wild mice as a potential strategy to reduce Lyme disease transmission.

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ScienceJun 2

Firefly Aerospace Wins $75M NASA Contract for Moon Drone Mission

NASA awarded Firefly Aerospace a $75 million contract to deliver four drones to the moon's south pole to support future human missions.

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ScienceMay 23

6.0 magnitude earthquake strikes off Hawaii's Big Island

A 6.0 magnitude earthquake occurred south of Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii, with no tsunami threat reported by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.

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ScienceJun 1

Human remains identified as missing Los Alamos lab employee after year-long search

Authorities identified remains found by a hiker as Melissa Casias, a Los Alamos National Laboratory employee missing since June 2023.

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ScienceMay 22

Massive Marine Heatwave Persists Off US West Coast, Alarming Scientists

An enormous area of warm ocean water stretching from California to Hawaii has persisted since September, raising concerns about ecological impacts.

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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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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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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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ScienceMay 13

Scientists find evidence of 59,000-year-old dental procedure by Neanderthals

Researchers discovered a Paleolithic tooth showing signs that Neanderthals may have drilled out a cavity nearly 60,000 years ago.

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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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ScienceApr 18

Multiple Environmental Challenges Face Marine and Land Ecosystems Globally

Separate environmental crises are affecting different regions, from drought in the U.S. to overfishing in Southeast Asia and warming ocean temperatures.

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ScienceMay 11

Energy Transition Creates Mixed Environmental and Economic Challenges

Coal emissions rise while Europe accelerates renewable energy storage projects amid critical mineral supply concerns.

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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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ScienceJun 12

Climate Science Reports Draw Scrutiny Amid Economic Heat Impact Concerns

Scientific institutions face potential political pressure over climate attribution research as extreme heat threatens economic productivity.

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