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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 12

Study Links Socioeconomic Factors to Brain Development in Children

Research on over 2,300 children aged 9-10 found socioeconomic factors explain most differences in brain development during critical growth periods.

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ScienceJun 4

USDA Confirms First Screwworm Infection in US Since 1960s Eradication

The USDA has confirmed the first known screwworm infection in the United States since the parasitic flies were eliminated in the 1960s.

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ScienceJun 4

Wildfire Smoke Reverses US Progress on Ozone Air Quality Standards Since 2015

New research shows wildfires have undone years of US efforts to reduce ozone pollution, creating significant public health impacts.

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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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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 4

NASA declares MAVEN Mars orbiter mission ended after losing contact

NASA announced the end of its $582 million MAVEN Mars orbiter mission after losing contact with the spacecraft in December.

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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 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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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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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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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 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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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 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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