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US HHS Secretary Kennedy Issues Water Safety PSA for Autistic Individuals

A new CDC campaign emphasizes drowning prevention for autistic children who may be at higher risk of wandering.

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NASA Launches Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope from Florida

The observatory is traveling to Sun-Earth Lagrange Point 2 to begin its science mission and initial testing.

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NASA Curiosity Rover Wheels Show Significant Damage After 14 Years on Mars

Recent images reveal giant holes and cracks in the rover's aluminum wheels caused by the harsh Martian terrain.

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Moonlight governs red-necked nightjar life cycle

A Lund University study finds the nocturnal bird's feeding, migration, and breeding follow a 29-day lunar rhythm.

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ESA marks August 2026 with historic spacewalks and Mars fly-by

The European Space Agency broadcast a total solar eclipse and launched a new weather satellite as part of a busy scientific month.

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Cleveland Clinic Outlines Differences Between Bulking and Cutting

The medical institution provides guidance on choosing between muscle gain and fat loss strategies for fitness and strength.

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Royal Institution Explains Evolutionary Adaptations of Cats

A new scientific presentation highlights the biological traits that make cats suited to their environments.

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Mayo Clinic Promotes HealthLocator Tool for Travelers

The online tool helps users find nearby hospitals and compare care options when becoming ill away from home.

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Mayo Clinic Dermatologist Outlines Causes and Treatments for Age-Related Hair Loss

Dr. Saranya Wyles explains how hormones, nutrition, and illness contribute to thinning hair as part of Hair Loss Awareness Month.

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Earth Will Not Run Out of Water

Analysis of the global water cycle explains why total water volume remains constant despite scarcity challenges.

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National Geographic Explorer Visits Historic Tool Shop in Maine

Photographer Kiliii Yüyan highlights community resourcefulness and rare equipment in Liberty, Maine.

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Overconfident CEOs Increase Business Risk by Lobbying Less

Research from the University of Queensland suggests bold executives leave firms more vulnerable to political and regulatory shifts.

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UK Salmonella cases near 500 linked to imported eggs

Health officials report two deaths and hundreds of illnesses as investigations into egg imports continue.

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Partial Lunar Eclipse to Turn Moon Red

The event will be the deepest lunar eclipse visible anywhere on Earth until late 2028.

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Trump Signs Executive Order to Scale Back Childhood Vaccine Recommendations

The order calls for splitting the MMR vaccine and directs the Justice Department to challenge state vaccine-mandate laws.

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NASA Prepares Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope for US Launch

The wide-field observatory will launch via SpaceX Falcon Heavy to survey dark energy and exoplanets.

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SpaceX Completes Final Falcon 9 Starlink Launch From Florida

A glowing 'jellyfish' plume appeared over New York City as the company shifts Starlink missions to the Starship system.

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Healthcare Affordability Central to California's 22nd District Race

Challenger Randy Villegas targets incumbent Rep. David Valadao over healthcare cuts ahead of November midterm elections.

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Utah mountain ranges may hold 1 billion tons of hidden ice

Researchers identify massive ice deposits buried beneath rock debris in the Wasatch, Uinta, and La Sal ranges.

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Kenya arrests four suspects in probe into 18 elephant deaths

Investigators believe agricultural pesticides were used to poison the animals in the Amboseli ecosystem near the Tanzania border.

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Scientists Discover 149 New Deep-Sea Species in Indian Ocean

International researchers identify previously unknown marine life at remote volcanic seamounts in the central-eastern Indian Ocean.

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Trump to Award Congressional Space Medal of Honor to Artemis II Crew

President will travel to Houston on Friday to honor the first astronauts to fly aboard Orion and travel beyond the Moon.

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US Emergency Doctors Face Crisis Amid Systemic Pressures

Staffing shortages and patient irritation contribute to high stress levels for health care workers in emergency departments.

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Earth Warming Almost Everywhere Except One Region

Climate scientists report a global warming trend with one anomalous region resisting the overall increase in temperature.

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Untreated Hearing Loss Linked to Increased Dementia Risk

Research indicates addressing hearing impairment could prevent a significant portion of global dementia cases.

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Gut Metabolite TMAO Linked to Heart and Kidney Disease Risk

Research from Cleveland Clinic and Tufts University examines how the microbiome-derived compound affects cardiovascular and metabolic health.

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Nat Geo Releases Expert Analysis of Pompeii Eruption

A behind-the-scenes feature accompanies the documentary 'Pompeii: Out of Time with Tom Hiddleston' to examine the 79 AD disaster.

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Europe Records Unprecedented Heat and Drought in Summer 2026

The continent saw record-breaking temperatures and 61 days without rain, surpassing the historic heat of 1976.

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ESA Prepares MTG-I2 Weather Satellite for August 27 Launch

The Meteosat Third Generation-Imager2 will launch from French Guiana to provide high-detail imagery for European weather services.

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ESA to Launch MTG-I2 Weather Satellite From French Guiana

The Meteosat Third Generation-Imager2 will provide higher-resolution imagery to improve European weather forecasting.

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Royal Institution Warns Against Liquid Nitrogen Misuse

A new safety demonstration featuring TheDadLab highlights the dangers of improper liquid nitrogen handling.

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ESA Refuels FLEX Satellite for First Photosynthesis Mission

The Fluorescence Explorer will monitor global crop stress and agricultural drought from orbit to provide early warnings for farmers.

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Europe Launches Meteosat Third Generation Imager Satellite

The new geostationary satellite aims to provide sharper imagery and improved short-term weather and solar forecasting.

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9/11 Elevator Survivors Reunite 25 Years After North Tower Attack

Six people rescued from a World Trade Center elevator are reuniting in a new documentary detailing their survival.

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Researchers analyze DNA from last known Neanderthal jaw

A 42,000-year-old fossil found in a French cave provides new insights into the disappearance of the Neanderthal species.

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Ergonomics Focuses on Designing Workspaces to Fit Human Body

Medical experts emphasize the importance of adjusting tools and environments to prevent long-term musculoskeletal disorders.

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Cleveland Clinic Highlights Periodontal Care of Dr. Sasha Ross

The medical center is promoting specialized gum disease treatment and dental implant procedures through its provider network.

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Astronauts conduct US spacewalk to restore ISS communications

ESA's Sophie Adenot and NASA's Anil Menon install a spare antenna to ensure redundant high-speed links to Mission Control.

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DarkSky International Announces Capture the Dark 2026 Winners

Photographer Tom Rae takes first place in the sixth edition of the global night-time photography competition.

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Cougars Reduce Deer-Vehicle Collisions in US, Study Finds

Research shows mountain lions keep deer away from roads in Washington and California, lowering crash risks.

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Nepal permits hydropower projects in protected areas despite court ruling

The government is allowing private developers to build in conservation zones, contravening a January 2025 Supreme Court order.

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Chester Zoo Chief Opposes Proposed Carbon Pipeline Route

The zoo's leader says an underground pipeline through wildlife-conservation land would cause unacceptable impacts to habitat recovery.

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Warming Greenland Sea draws thousands of whales for summer feeding

Rising ocean temperatures are shifting fish populations north, triggering massive feeding frenzies in the Arctic Circle.

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Honeybees Struggle to Find Nectar in August

Late-summer nectar declines create a foraging crisis for honeybees, but common weeds may provide a critical food source.

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Rain returns to England and Wales after record-dry July

Hydrology experts warn that recent rainfall may not be sufficient to replenish exceptionally low reservoir levels.

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Sloth bears shape India's dry forests through seed dispersal

Researchers find that sloth bears in the Aravalli range act as critical gardeners by transporting viable seeds across the landscape.

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Purdue Researchers Develop Method to Eliminate Multiomics Sample Prep

The patent-pending STEi imaging technique speeds up spatial analysis and reduces costs for studying irregular surfaces.

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Maternal age affects offspring via gene activity rather than DNA damage

New research suggests a molecular memory exists that shapes offspring health through reversible changes in gene expression.

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University of Iowa Researchers Identify Brain's Dynamic Information Hub

New study reveals how the frontoparietal cortex reconfigures connections in real time to manage uncertainty and guide decisions.

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MIT Physicists Discover Electrons Reassemble Like Ice in Quantum Material

Researchers found that two electronic phases in erbium tritelluride form through distinct, surprising mechanisms.

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AI-Designed Intrabodies Offer New Path for Neurodegenerative Disease Treatment

Researchers at the University of Essex developed intracellular molecules to target proteins linked to Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

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NASA, Scientists Propose Radio Telescope on Far Side of Moon

The project aims to detect faint extraterrestrial signals by escaping the radio noise generated by Earth.

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Partner Coping Skills Reduce Depression in GI Cancer Survivors

A study in the European Journal of Cancer identifies dyadic coping as a protective factor for middle-aged and older survivors.

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Certain Urban Tree Species Increase City Ozone Levels

Research published in July 2026 shows some vegetation releases compounds that worsen air quality as temperatures rise.

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NASA to launch Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Aug. 30

The next-generation observatory will use a SpaceX Falcon Heavy to map dark energy and search for thousands of exoplanets.

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NASA to Launch Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Aug. 30

The wide-field observatory will travel 1 million miles from Earth to study dark energy and survey up to 100,000 exoplanets.

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Tom Hiddleston Corrects Pompeii Myths in New Documentary

The actor discusses the true events of the Mount Vesuvius eruption in National Geographic's 'Pompeii: Out of Time'.

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South Korean Researchers Develop Lead-Free Ammonia Sensor

The new perovskite-based device can detect gas leaks at concentrations as low as one ppm.

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Climate Change Altering England's Pastoral Landscapes

Environmental shifts are challenging the historic image of the English countryside as a green and pleasant land.

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WHO identifies loneliness as profound form of social pain

New data suggests social disconnection impacts physical health for approximately one in six people globally.