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Space Station Instrument Captures Hurricane Waves Rippling Into Space
NASA shut down its Atmospheric Waves Experiment (AWE) instrument on May 21, ending the mission's data collection phase. AWE was designed to study how …
By Cameron Brooks · May 23, 2026
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Neuroscientist Reveals Five Essential Skills to Thrive in AI Era
Neuroscientist Hannah Critchlow has written a new book called "The 21st Century Brain" that examines essential cognitive skills needed to thrive along…
By Avery Bennett · May 23, 2026
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Sea Level Rise Doubles in Speed Since 1960, Scientists Confirm
New research confirms that sea level rise has been accelerating since 1960, driven by human-induced climate change. Scientists say the phenomenon is r…
By Quinn Foster · May 22, 2026
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Desert Dust Travels 5,000 Miles to Keep Amazon Rainforest Alive
Scientists have discovered that Saharan dust traveling across the Atlantic Ocean naturally fertilizes the Amazon rainforest. Approximately 27.7 millio…
By Casey Morgan · May 22, 2026
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NASA Tests Space Refueling Technology for Moon and Mars Missions
NASA is launching a satellite to test revolutionary orbital refueling technology that could serve as a "gas station" in space. This breakthrough would…
By Sydney Parker · May 21, 2026
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Psyche Spacecraft Aces Mars Gravity Assist on Journey to Metal Asteroid
NASA's Psyche spacecraft successfully completed a close flyby of Mars on May 15, passing within 2,864 miles of the planet's surface. The maneuver was …
By Avery Bennett · May 21, 2026
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Satellite Launches Create Accidental Climate Experiment in Earth's Atmosphere
Scientists are raising concerns about the massive increase in satellite launches, warning that companies are conducting an unplanned atmospheric exper…
By Jordan Hayes · May 20, 2026
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Ancient Galaxy Challenges Everything We Know About Early Universe
The James Webb Space Telescope has discovered unexpectedly mature galaxies that formed just 280 million years after the Big Bang. These ancient galaxi…
By Rowan Fletcher · May 20, 2026
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Scientists Find Evidence Africa Could Split Apart Along Hidden Zambian Rift
Scientists have discovered helium gases from deep within Earth at hot springs in Zambia, providing evidence that the Kafue Rift may be forming a new t…
By Emerson Gray · May 19, 2026
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Deep Ocean Heat Triggers Antarctic Sea Ice Collapse After Decades of Stability
After decades of resisting global warming trends, Antarctic sea ice is now experiencing a dramatic decline as ocean heat penetrates the region. This s…
By Devin Marsh · May 19, 2026
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Scientists May Have Accidentally Detected Dark Matter Through Gravitational Waves
Scientists believe they may have accidentally detected dark matter during a 2019 experiment. The mysterious substance, which makes up about 27% of the…
By Casey Morgan · May 18, 2026
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Saturn's Spectacular Rings Are Disappearing Within 100 Million Years
Saturn's iconic rings are gradually disappearing and will be completely gone within 100 million years, according to NASA research. A 2018 study led by…
By Reese Coleman · May 18, 2026
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Antarctic Ice Melt Creates Dangerous Feedback Loop That Accelerates Further Melting
A new University of Maryland study led by scientist Madeleine Youngs reveals that Antarctic ice loss may be accelerating faster than previously predic…
By Jamie Sullivan · May 17, 2026
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SpaceX Delivers Groundbreaking Medical Research to Space Station After Weather Delays
SpaceX has launched its 34th commercial resupply mission to the International Space Station, carrying new scientific experiments and cargo for NASA. T…
By Reese Coleman · May 17, 2026
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Yale Scientists Challenge Dark Matter Theory with Galaxy Cluster Discovery
New research analyzing distant galaxy clusters suggests scientists may understand even less about dark matter than previously believed. Yale astrophys…
By Reese Coleman · May 16, 2026
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Scientists Finally Unlock Cancer Mystery Hidden in Gut Bacteria
Scientists have finally cracked a 15-year-old puzzle by discovering how a common gut bacterium damages the colon and potentially causes cancer. The br…
By Hayden Walsh · May 16, 2026
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NASA Replaces Rocket Upper Stage with Dummy Spacer for Artemis 3
NASA is planning to launch its Space Launch System rocket for the Artemis 3 mission without an upper stage as the agency works to revise its mission p…
By Reese Coleman · May 15, 2026
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DNA Study Reveals Third Ancestral Group in Japanese Population
Scientists analyzing genomes of thousands of people across Japan have discovered evidence of a previously unknown third ancestral group, challenging t…
By Cameron Brooks · May 15, 2026
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AI Discovers 10,000 Hidden Planets in NASA Telescope Data
Researchers have discovered potentially more than 10,000 new exoplanets using an innovative technique that incorporates artificial intelligence. This …
By Morgan Ellis · May 14, 2026
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Massive Physics Survey Reveals Scientists Divided on Universe's Biggest Mysteries
A groundbreaking global survey of physicists reveals significant disagreement among scientists on fundamental questions in physics. The study exposes …
By Cameron Brooks · May 14, 2026
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Revolutionary Brain-Controlled Hearing Device Identifies Voices in Crowded Rooms
Scientists have developed a groundbreaking hearing device that can enhance specific voices in real-time by reading brain signals. The technology works…
By Quinn Foster · May 13, 2026
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Volcanic Eruption Accidentally Discovered Powerful Methane Removal Process
A volcanic eruption in the South Pacific accidentally cleaned up its own methane pollution, revealing a surprising natural mechanism for removing gree…
By Cameron Brooks · May 13, 2026
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NASA's Bold Voyager Power Gambit Could Keep Spacecraft Alive Through 2030s
NASA's twin Voyager spacecraft, which have been exploring deep space for nearly 50 years, could continue operating well into the 2030s thanks to a new…
By Hayden Walsh · May 12, 2026
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Antarctic Ice Reveals Earth's Cosmic Journey Through Ancient Stardust
Scientists have discovered stardust preserved in Antarctic ice that provides evidence of Earth's movement through space as part of the solar system's …
By Jamie Sullivan · May 12, 2026