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Dragonflies Maneuver Like Fighter Pilots, Study Shows

Male dragonflies engage in mid-air "dogfights" using simple rules focused on maintaining a tactical position over rivals, mirroring human fighter…

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New virus catalog reveals top pathogen threats

Scientists discover 2-3 new human viruses yearly, but only rare ones like HIV-1 and SARS-CoV-2 cause catastrophic pandemics; a key…

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British Space Startup Sends Longevity Lab to Orbit

A British startup, Mass Balance, has launched a self-contained lab into orbit to study how zero-gravity affects biological reactions, aiming…

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Oldest Americana Artifact Flown in Space Revealed

In April 1985, the space shuttle "Discovery" carried two 15-inch miniature Statues of Liberty made from copper removed during the…

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NRC to drop ‘as low as reasonably achievable’ standard

The NRC proposed a new rule that keeps current radiation science largely intact but clarifies vague terminology, estimating it will…

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The Persistent Display That Never Launched

A 1986 BBC Archive report showcases a prototype e-ink rival display from STC that uses a mysterious fluid technology, unlike…

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5 Questions for Dr. Rubin, Armed with a Mic and Bowtie

Dr. Zachary Rubin, a pediatric allergist, combats medical misinformation on TikTok by delivering clear, calm, and authoritative explanations of health…

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Katalyst’s satellite rescue mission targets NASA’s Swift

A rescue mission for NASA’s Swift satellite, using the commercial Katalyst Space Technologies’ Link satellite launched via a Pegasus XL…

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Cosmic Bombardment Melted Earth’s First Crust 500 Million Years Ago

Geologists have debated the origin of Earth's silica-rich continental crust, with the oldest known rocks dating back about 4.03 billion…

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Chemical accidents rise amid Trump plan to weaken safety rules

Chemical accidents surged 57% from 2021 to 2025, with the number of reported releases rising from 83 to 131 and…

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Loss of Smell: Causes and What It Means

Chrissi Kelly's anosmia, diagnosed after a virus, was dismissed by doctors, highlighting how smell disorders are often poorly understood and…

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Mysterious Carbon-Rich Rock Found on Mars

NASA’s Perseverance rover has detected complex macromolecular carbon on the rock surface at Bright Angel in Jezero Crater, the shallowest…

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Indian startup nears first launch; SpaceX hits millenary milestone

Delays remain a constant in the space industry, as only one of 20 highlighted 2026 events,NASA’s Artemis II mission,has been…

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Africa CDC Confirms Uganda Marburg Case Amid Ongoing Ebola Outbreak

A fatal Marburg virus disease case in a Ugandan child has been confirmed by Africa CDC, but Ugandan officials are…

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Stroll Through the Stars at Smithsonian’s New VR Exhibit

The Smithsonian Starstruck immersive experience is a 40-minute virtual astronomy tour in Washington, DC, with tickets ranging from $29 to…

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Ars Live recap: When will NASA’s crucial big rockets finally be ready?

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket failure in late May has raised concerns about NASA's Artemis IV timeline, as the upgraded…

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Artificial Cell Achieves Multiple Rounds of Division

A key unresolved puzzle in the origin of life is how early cells formed membranes that could enclose genetic material…

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FAA Proposal: Quiet Supersonic Jets Allowed Over US Cities

The FAA has proposed lifting a 1973 ban on commercial supersonic flights over U.S. land, allowing supersonic jets if they…

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Science Needs You: Have Your Say

The OMB proposed rule would prioritize political objectives over scientific peer review, allowing political appointees to control grant funding decisions…

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Superworms emerge as new tool for cleaning skeletons

Researchers have discovered that superworm larvae ("Zophobas morio") can effectively clean skeletal remains by removing soft tissue without damaging bone,…

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