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Discovery of 50,000-year-old baby mammoth a big boon to researchers
A baby mammoth that lay almost perfectly preserved for 50,000 years in the now-melting permafrost...
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NASA's solar probe is about to fly closer to the sun than any human-made object ever
NASA's Parker Solar Probe is expected to make a fiery dive close to the solar surface on the...
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What is the winter solstice? What to know about the shortest day of the year
Although temperatures have been dropping for weeks, winter doesn t officially begin until Saturday.
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NASA astronauts who flew on Boeing's spaceship to remain in space even longer
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Geminid meteor shower, one of the year's best and most reliable, to peak Friday night
The annual Geminid meteor shower is set to peak overnight Friday and into the early hours of...
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When Neanderthals interbred with ancient humans: Research clarifies timeline of human evolution
The Neanderthal DNA found in modern human genomes has long raised questions about ancient...
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The Arctic tundra has become a source of emissions, NOAA finds
The Arctic experienced its second-hottest year on record, according to a NOAA report. The Arctic...
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Why has it been even hotter than expected recently? Research points to diminishing cloud cover
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Killer whale spotted balancing a salmon on its head, intriguing scientists and orca watchers
A killer whale was spotted balancing a salmon on its head. Its not clear what the behavior means,...
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Trump picks billionaire Jared Isaacman to lead NASA
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The sun is at its solar maximum which means more auroras are likely in store
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As hurricane season ends, researchers take stock of unexpected pattern
The Atlantic hurricane season comes to its official end Saturday. Storm forecasters are taking...
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Parts of U.S. may get a glimpse of northern lights this Thanksgiving
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NASA astronaut Suni Williams shares her Thanksgiving plans in space and says she's not 'stranded'
NASA astronaut Suni Williams spoke with NBC News from the International Space Station about...
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Animal rights extremist wanted for U.S. bombings caught in U.K. after more than 20 years on the run
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Contentious COP29 deal shows climate cooperation fraying at edges
During negotiations at COP29 in Azerbaijan, geopolitical turmoil and worries of a looming U.S....
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Researchers capture baleen whales for the first time to study their hearing
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Environmental groups prepare to fight a new Trump administration
Environmental groups are gearing up to fight the incoming Trump administration, which they expect...
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SpaceX launches Starships fourth flight of the year, splashes down booster instead of catching it
SpaceX launched the sixth test flight of its Starship rocket on Tuesday, as the company looks to...
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Trump will watch Musks SpaceX rocket launch in Texas
President-elect Donald Trump will attend a SpaceX Starship launch Tuesday. The rocket company is...