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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 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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ScienceApr 12

NASA's Artemis II Mission Sparks Public Interest Amid Program Uncertainty

The Artemis II crew's splashdown draws crowds in San Diego while Boeing's moon rocket program faces questions under new administration.

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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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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

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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ScienceApr 19

Truck Accident Deaths Rise as 'Chameleon Carriers' Evade Safety Oversight

Trucking deaths increased 50% over 15 years as problem carriers change identities to avoid safety regulations, while new enforcement focuses on drivers rather than brokers.

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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 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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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 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 7

NASA Partners with Prada on Moon Mission Spacesuits for Artemis Program

NASA has collaborated with luxury brand Prada and Axiom Space to develop advanced spacesuits and undergarments for the Artemis IV lunar mission planned for 2028.

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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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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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