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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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ScienceJun 12

Archaeological Discoveries Emerge from Iron Age Britain and Revolutionary War Sites

Recent archaeological work has uncovered evidence of ancient practices in Britain and Revolutionary War artifacts at Bunker Hill.

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ScienceJun 1

Atlantic Hurricane Season Begins with Below-Average Forecast and New Data Technology

The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season officially started June 1, marking the first below-average forecast in over a decade while new technology improves data collection.

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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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ScienceMay 17

Researchers discover oldest English poem in 9th-century manuscript at Rome library

Irish scholars found a rare copy of Caedmon's Hymn, the oldest surviving English poem, in a medieval manuscript at Rome's National Central Library.

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ScienceJun 6

Environmental Research Facilities Face Operational and Financial Challenges

Research organizations are grappling with balancing scientific work, environmental protection, and financial sustainability.

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ScienceApr 26

Study Links Chemical Exposure and Climate Change to Global Fertility Decline

New research suggests toxic chemicals combined with climate impacts may be causing widespread reproductive harm across species globally.

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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 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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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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ScienceMay 14

Tech Company Proposes Atmospheric Particles to Reflect Sunlight and Cool Planet

Stardust Solutions claims its microscopic spheres can cool Earth by reflecting solar radiation, but critics question private atmospheric intervention.

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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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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 27

Wildlife Officials Use Varied Approaches to Protect Endangered and Control Invasive Species

Federal and state wildlife agencies are implementing different strategies to protect endangered fish and salamanders while controlling invasive species across U.S. waterways.

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ScienceApr 9

Emperor Penguins Added to Endangered Species List Due to Climate Change

The International Union for Conservation of Nature has classified emperor penguins as endangered as sea ice loss threatens their survival.

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