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NOAA workers were fired, rehired, and fired again—now they’re being asked to repay salaries, sparking concerns over accountability and rights.
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Bacteria Turn Plastic Waste Into Pain Relievers
Engineered bacteria turn plastic waste into pain relievers like salicylic acid, offering a sustainable solution.
Japanese Moon Crash Blamed on Faulty Altimeter
A failed laser sensor caused Japan's second moon landing attempt to crash, raising doubts about private lunar missions.
Early Heat Dome Sets Records Across Eastern US
A powerful heat dome is driving record temperatures in the Eastern US, raising health and wildfire risks.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
NOAA Employees Face Payback Demands After Rehire Chaos
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.
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.
