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Amazon Fish Skin Creates Breakthrough Biodegradable Food Packaging

Brazilian researchers have developed a sustainable food packaging material using skin from tambatinga, an Amazonian fish. Scientists at the University…

By Cameron Brooks · Feb 11, 2026

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Scientists Successfully Test Nuclear X-Ray Method for Asteroid Defense

An international team of researchers has revisited the concept of using nuclear warheads to destroy potentially dangerous asteroids on a collision cou…

By Jamie Sullivan · Feb 10, 2026

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Ancient Arctic Seafarers Shaped Ecosystems 4500 Years Ago

Archaeologists have discovered evidence of repeated prehistoric occupation on Kitsissut, a remote island cluster north of Greenland. The findings reve…

By Jamie Sullivan · Feb 10, 2026

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Frozen Earth Twin Discovered Orbiting Nearby Star

NASA has identified a new exoplanet that shows remarkably Earth-like characteristics, marking an exciting discovery in the search for potentially habi…

By Taylor Reed · Feb 9, 2026

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SpaceX Returns Falcon 9 to Flight After Fixing Engine Bubble Issue

SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base on February 7, 2026, marking the company's return to flight operations…

By Cameron Brooks · Feb 9, 2026

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Webb Telescope Discovers Unexpected Chemical Complexity in Distant Galaxy

The James Webb Space Telescope has discovered chemical precursors to life's building blocks in a nearby galaxy, revealing unexpectedly complex chemist…

By Reese Coleman · Feb 8, 2026

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SpaceX Clears Final Hurdle for February 11 Astronaut Launch

SpaceX has received FAA clearance to proceed with its next NASA astronaut mission scheduled for February 11. The Federal Aviation Administration revie…

By Emerson Gray · Feb 8, 2026

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NASA Launches Two Cutting-Edge Missions to Transform Weather Forecasting and Climate Monitoring

NASA has chosen two new Earth System Explorers missions for continued development. These missions are part of NASA's Earth System Explorers Program, w…

By Morgan Ellis · Feb 7, 2026

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Asteroid Could Create Spectacular Light Show When It Hits Moon in 2032

A space rock has a 4.3% chance of hitting the Moon in 2032, which could create spectacular meteor showers visible from Earth lasting several days. If …

By Quinn Foster · Feb 7, 2026

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Revolutionary CAR-T Therapy Eliminates Cancer While Preserving Immune Function

Researchers have developed a new CAR-T cancer treatment that successfully eliminated tumor cells in mice without causing harmful side effects. Unlike …

By Jamie Sullivan · Feb 6, 2026

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Scientists Sound Alarm Over Reproductive Health Risks in Space

Scientists are calling for serious consideration of human reproduction beyond Earth, emphasizing that any such endeavors must prioritize safety, trans…

By Morgan Ellis · Feb 6, 2026

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Perseverance Rover Achieves Historic First AI-Planned Drive on Mars

NASA's Perseverance rover has successfully completed its first drive on Mars that was planned entirely by artificial intelligence. The milestone demon…

By Reese Coleman · Feb 5, 2026

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Space Travel Threatens Human Fertility as Tourism Booms

NASA scientists are raising concerns about the potential reproductive health risks facing space tourists. As commercial space travel becomes more comm…

By Morgan Ellis · Feb 5, 2026

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AI Discovers 1,300 Hidden Cosmic Mysteries in Hubble Archive

Artificial intelligence has discovered hundreds of previously unknown cosmic anomalies by analyzing archival images from the Hubble Space Telescope. T…

By Jamie Sullivan · Feb 4, 2026

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Scientists Discover RNA Molecule That Predicts Blood Cancer Survival

Researchers at Texas A&M University Health Science Center have discovered a new RNA molecule that helps maintain the nucleolus, a critical cellular st…

By Drew Mitchell · Feb 4, 2026

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Plastic Pollution Fuels Deadly Algae Blooms by Killing Marine Life

A new study reveals that plastic pollution is contributing to dangerous algae blooms like "red tides" appearing worldwide. Southern Australia is curre…

By Sydney Parker · Feb 3, 2026

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Oregon Fungus Weighing 35,000 Tons Is World's Largest Living Organism

A massive fungus has claimed the title of world's largest organism, dwarfing even blue whales. This glowing fungal giant spans an area equivalent to t…

By Riley Carter · Feb 3, 2026

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Japanese Scientists Discover Giant Virus That Could Rewrite Origins of Complex Life

Scientists in Japan have discovered a new giant virus in a pond that could provide important clues about how multicellular life evolved on Earth. This…

By Drew Mitchell · Feb 2, 2026

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America Transforms Space Strategy with Artemis II Moon Mission

The upcoming Artemis II mission represents a major change in how America approaches space exploration compared to the Apollo era. Unlike China's centr…

By Avery Bennett · Feb 2, 2026

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Space Discovery Reveals Largest Sulfur Molecule Ever Found

Scientists have identified a 13-atom sulfur-containing molecule in interstellar space for the first time. This groundbreaking discovery offers new ins…

By Avery Bennett · Feb 1, 2026

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Earth's Satellites Could Collapse in Just Days After Single Catastrophic Event

Earth's satellites, which are essential for modern life to function, are surprisingly vulnerable to catastrophic failure. According to experts, a sing…

By Cameron Brooks · Feb 1, 2026

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Cold Weather Delays Critical NASA Artemis Moon Mission Test

NASA is conducting its final major test of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket before the Artemis 2 mission launches astronauts around the moon. The …

By Taylor Reed · Jan 31, 2026

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Astronomers Trace Massive Black Hole Jet Back to Its Origin

Astronomers have observed the first black hole ever photographed launching a massive cosmic jet stretching 3,000 light-years from its glowing shadow r…

By Jordan Hayes · Jan 31, 2026

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Hidden Faults Discovered at California's Most Dangerous Earthquake Zone

Scientists have identified a previously unknown seismic hotspot in the United States that poses a significant earthquake risk. The newly discovered ar…

By Devin Marsh · Jan 30, 2026