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Mailed Self-Sample Kits Significantly Boost Cervical Cancer Screening Rates, Study Finds

A new study shows that mailing HPV self-sampling kits directly to women dramatically increases cervical cancer screening rates, offering a powerful solution to reach underserved populations.

By Edwin V. Christopher

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Genetically Modified Bacteria Convert Plastic Waste Into Valuable Pain Relievers

Scientists have engineered bacteria that can break down plastic waste and convert it into salicylic acid, the key ingredient in aspirin, offering a promising solution to both pollution and pharmaceutical production.

By Lisa F. Keith

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Japanese Company Attributes Second Moon Crash to Faulty Laser Altimeter

A Japanese space company has blamed a malfunctioning laser-based altitude sensor for its second failed moon landing, raising new concerns over the reliability of commercial lunar missions.

By Roy J. Miles

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Early-Season Heat Dome Scorches Eastern US With Record-Breaking Temperatures

An unusually early and intense heat dome has blanketed the Eastern United States, pushing temperatures to their highest levels in years and triggering health warnings, power demand surges, and wildfire concerns.

By Edwin V. Christopher

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First Astronauts From India, Poland, and Hungary Arrive at International Space Station

The International Space Station marked a historic milestone with the arrival of astronauts from India, Poland, and Hungary — the first representatives from their countries to live and work aboard the orbiting laboratory.

By Lisa F. Keith

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Ancient Canadian Rocks Could Be the Oldest Known on Earth

Geologists have discovered ancient rocks in northern Canada that may date back over 4.2 billion years, possibly making them the oldest known rocks on Earth and offering new clues about the planet's early formation.

By Roy J. Miles

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RFK Jr. Claims U.S. Is Withdrawing Funding From Global Vaccine Alliance Gavi

Independent U.S. presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says the federal government is pulling financial support from Gavi, a major global vaccine alliance, raising concerns about the future of global immunization programs.

By Edwin V. Christopher

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Billions of Flies to Be Bred in U.S. Battle Against Devastating Crop Pest

In a bold move to protect U.S. agriculture, federal scientists plan to breed billions of sterile flies to combat the invasive screwworm pest — a technique that blends biology with precision pest control.

By Lisa F. Keith

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Netflix and NASA Launch Ambitious New Partnership to Bring Space to Screens

Netflix teams up with NASA to create a slate of original content aimed at inspiring a new generation of space enthusiasts and showcasing the real science behind humanity’s mission to explore the cosmos.

By Roy J. Miles

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Trapped Under Pressure: How Heat Domes Trigger Dangerous Temperature Surges

Heat domes, massive high-pressure systems that trap hot air, are becoming more frequent and severe. Here's how they form, why they’re intensifying, and the serious impacts they have on health, infrastructure, and the climate.

By Edwin V. Christopher

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Fired, Rehired, Then Fired Again: NOAA Employees Hit With Payback Demands in Bureaucratic Fallout

After being terminated, reinstated, and then dismissed again, some NOAA employees have now received federal letters demanding repayment of salaries. The chaotic personnel saga raises questions about accountability, management, and workers’ rights.

By Lisa F. Keith

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Scorching Temperatures Shatter Dozens of Records Across the United States

A powerful and prolonged heatwave is rewriting temperature records in over 60 cities across the U.S., triggering health warnings, infrastructure strain, and climate change concerns.

By Roy J. Miles

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Kelp and Craft: Orcas Show Surprising Signs of Tool Use in the Wild

New research suggests that orcas may be capable of using kelp as tools, displaying behaviors that hint at complex social learning, play, and possibly even innovation in the ocean’s top predator.

By Edwin V. Christopher

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World's Largest Digital Camera Unveils Stunning First Images of Galaxies and Celestial Clashes

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory's Legacy Survey of Space and Time camera has captured its first breathtaking images, offering an unprecedented glimpse into distant galaxies, cosmic collisions, and the vast structure of the universe.

By Lisa F. Keith

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Guided by the Stars: How a Tiny Insect Uses Celestial Navigation for a Remarkable Journey

Scientists have uncovered compelling evidence that a small migratory insect, the bogong moth, uses the stars to navigate thousands of kilometers across Australia in a breathtaking celestial migration.

By Roy J. Miles

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SpaceX Test Rocket Explodes in Texas During Ground Trial; No Injuries Reported

A SpaceX prototype rocket undergoing ground testing at the company’s Texas facility exploded unexpectedly, sending smoke and debris into the air. No injuries were reported, and the incident is under investigation.

By Edwin V. Christopher

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Climate Change Threatens Vanilla’s Delicate Bond With Its Pollinators

New research warns that climate change may disrupt the fragile ecological relationship between vanilla orchids and their natural pollinators—jeopardizing global vanilla production and the livelihoods of farmers who rely on it.

By Lisa F. Keith

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Frequent Walking May Lower Risk of Chronic Low Back Pain, Study Finds

New research suggests that consistent, long-term walking could significantly reduce the risk of developing chronic low back pain—one of the most common and costly health issues worldwide.

By Roy J. Miles

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3D-Printed Plastic Beaker Could Be Key to Growing Algae on Mars

Scientists have designed a 3D-printed plastic beaker that may enable algae to grow under Martian conditions—potentially paving the way for life-support systems, food, and fuel production in future missions to the Red Planet.

By Edwin V. Christopher

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Vaccine Policy in the U.S. Enters Uncharted Territory Amid Shifting Public Health Landscape

With growing skepticism, legal battles, and rapidly evolving technologies, U.S. vaccine policy is facing a complex new era. Public health experts warn that the future of immunization in America is becoming increasingly uncertain and politically charged.

By Lisa F. Keith

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Evolving Bird Flu Strains Challenge Global Efforts to Protect Farm Flocks

As avian influenza continues to mutate, keeping the virus out of commercial poultry farms is becoming increasingly difficult. Scientists warn that evolving strains, especially H5N1, are breaching biosecurity barriers and posing growing risks to food systems and public health.

By Roy J. Miles

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A Century After the Scopes Trial, the Battle Over Science Still Rages

One hundred years after the landmark Scopes Monkey Trial tested the legality of teaching evolution in schools, America continues to wrestle with political, cultural, and ideological attacks on science education and expertise.

By Edwin V. Christopher

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Astronomers Find Missing Ordinary Matter in Intergalactic Space

Scientists have located long-missing normal matter, hidden in faint filaments between galaxies.

By Lisa F. Keith

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Supreme Court Ruling on Nuclear Waste Underscores America’s Deepening Storage Crisis

A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision halting a planned interim nuclear waste site has reignited national debate over where — and how — the country should store its growing stockpile of radioactive materials.

By Roy J. Miles

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Earth’s Oldest Rocks Dated to Over 4.16 Billion Years — Rewriting Planetary History

A new study suggests that some of Earth’s oldest rocks are at least 4.16 billion years old, offering a rare glimpse into the planet’s infancy and the conditions that shaped its earliest crust.

By Edwin V. Christopher

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5 Essential Nutrients Your Diet Might Be Missing — and Why It Matters

Even health-conscious eaters can fall short on key nutrients. Here are five commonly under-consumed vitamins and minerals — and how their absence could quietly affect your body and brain.

By Lisa F. Keith

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Ancient Earth Impact Crater Offers Clues in Search for Life on Mars

A newly studied impact site on Earth could help scientists identify where to look for signs of ancient life on Mars, offering a powerful analog for Martian geology and biosignature preservation.

By Roy J. Miles

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Giant 'Terror Bird' May Have Fallen Prey to Massive Caiman 13 Million Years Ago

Bite marks on a fossilized terror bird leg bone discovered in Colombia suggest that even apex predators like terror birds could be killed—or scavenged—by giant caimans around 13 million years ago.

By Edwin V. Christopher

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Heat Waves Emerge as the World’s Deadliest Extreme Weather Threat

Contrary to common belief, heatwaves—not hurricanes, floods, or tornadoes—cause more annual deaths globally, driven by rising temperatures and humidity that exacerbate human vulnerability.

By Lisa F. Keith

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Surging Alcohol Use Among U.S. Women Spurs Rising Health Consequences

Alcohol consumption by women in the U.S. has risen significantly in recent years—especially among younger and middle‑aged women—leading to increased hospitalizations, liver disease, heart disease, breast cancer, and alcohol‑related deaths.

By Roy J. Miles

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ICJ Says Climate Inaction May Breach International Law, Paving Way for Reparations

In a landmark opinion, the International Court of Justice ruled that states failing to act on climate change may violate international law.

By Edwin V. Christopher