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ScienceMar 25

NASA Announces Specific Plans for Moon Base and Nuclear-Powered Mars Missions

NASA has released detailed timelines for establishing a lunar outpost and developing nuclear-powered spacecraft for Mars exploration.

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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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ScienceJun 9

Archaeological Discovery Reveals 7,000-Year-Old Headless Skeletons in Slovakia

Researchers have uncovered dozens of decapitated human remains dating back 7,000 years in a Slovakian ditch, providing new insights into ancient burial practices.

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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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ScienceMar 29

NASA astronaut describes mysterious medical episode that prompted first ISS evacuation

Astronaut Mike Fincke reveals details of sudden illness aboard International Space Station that led to NASA's first medical evacuation in January.

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ScienceJun 1

Red stripes in Welsh cave identified as Britain's oldest known prehistoric art

Rock markings in Wales, previously thought to be natural formations, have been confirmed as prehistoric art dating back over 17,000 years.

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ScienceMay 19

Biotech Company Hatches Chicks Using 3D-Printed Artificial Eggshell System

Colossal Biosciences successfully hatched 26 chickens using artificial eggshells as part of its broader effort to develop technology for reviving extinct bird species.

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ScienceJun 5

Mangrove Forests Show Recovery After Decades of Human-Caused Damage

Mangrove ecosystems are demonstrating unexpected recovery following extensive historical destruction from human activities.

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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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ScienceApr 2

NASA Launches Lunar Mission as Space Competition with China Intensifies

NASA conducted a lunar flyby mission Wednesday amid growing focus on China's advancing space program and reusable rocket technology developments.

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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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ScienceJun 7

Research Shows Bumblebees Can Solve Complex Problems Despite Small Brain Size

New scientific research reveals that bumblebees can spontaneously solve problems similar to larger-brained animals like chimps and elephants.

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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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ScienceMay 29

NSF Lifts Hold on University Grants Amid Proposed Funding Rule Changes

The National Science Foundation released frozen grants to Harvard and other universities while new rules propose expanded federal oversight of research funding.

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ScienceMay 8

Scientists Link Climate Change to Worsening Weather Patterns and Health Effects

Researchers report that warming ocean temperatures are contributing to more extreme weather while also intensifying allergy seasons.

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