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ScienceJun 11

Gene Editing Advances Spark Scientific and Ethical Debate

New developments in embryo gene editing technology are dividing fertility specialists, biotech companies, and ethicists over potential benefits and risks.

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ScienceApr 25

Trump Administration Dismisses National Science Board Members

The Trump administration terminated members of the National Science Board, which advises on National Science Foundation policy and research funding.

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ScienceJun 10

Commercial Beekeepers Report Record Colony Losses Exceeding 60%

Commercial beekeepers experienced their worst losses on record last winter, losing more than 60% of their bee colonies.

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ScienceApr 20

Hundreds of Animal Rights Protesters Clash with Police at Wisconsin Research Facility

Law enforcement used tear gas and pepper spray as hundreds of animal rights activists attempted to enter a beagle breeding facility in Wisconsin.

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ScienceMay 4

Celestial Body Beyond Pluto May Have Atmosphere, Study Finds

Researchers have detected signs of an atmosphere on a distant object beyond Pluto, which would make it only the second known world past Neptune with this feature.

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ScienceApr 24

Defense Department Scientist Death and CIA Agent Deaths Under Investigation

A government chemist's 2022 death and separate CIA agent deaths have prompted official investigations amid questions from colleagues and families.

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ScienceMay 20

New Whale Detection System Launches in San Francisco Bay to Prevent Ship Strikes

A real-time whale detection network has been deployed in San Francisco Bay to alert ships and reduce fatal collisions with marine mammals.

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ScienceMay 28

Record May Temperatures Hit England, Wales as Delhi Reaches 45C

Extreme heat events struck multiple regions this week, with England and Wales experiencing record May temperatures while Delhi hit 45C.

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ScienceMay 6

Study Quantifies Economic and Health Benefits of Pollinators

New research provides specific data on how pollinators contribute to both nutrition and economic outcomes.

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ScienceApr 20

Astronaut Reid Wiseman Captures 'Earthset' View During Artemis II Mission

NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman documented Earth disappearing behind the moon during the Artemis II lunar mission.

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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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ScienceMay 4

Study Warns New Orleans Faces Ocean Submersion Risk Due to Climate Change

Research indicates New Orleans could be surrounded by Gulf waters before century's end due to sea level rise and coastal erosion.

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ScienceMar 20

Record-Breaking Heatwave Hits Western US, Arizona Town Reaches Historic March High

Western US experiences extreme temperatures up to 30 degrees above average, with Arizona desert town recording hottest March temperature in US history at 110°F.

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ScienceApr 10

Study documents violent conflict within chimpanzee community in Uganda

Research describes how a unified chimpanzee group in Uganda's Kibale National Park split into factions, resulting in coordinated attacks and nearly 30 deaths.

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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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