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NASA's Roman Telescope Launches to Explore Hidden Universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched Sunday on a Falcon Heavy, beginning a mission to study dark energy and exoplanets.
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ScienceHealth
CRISPR One-Time Treatment Cuts Cholesterol for a Year
A single CRISPR infusion reduced LDL cholesterol and triglycerides for a year in a small trial, offering hope for one-time heart disease treatment.
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SpaceScience
China Postpones Chang'e-7 Lunar Mission Launch
China's Chang'e-7 lunar south pole mission is postponed after failing to meet launch conditions, with Typhoon Narra as likely cause.
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ScienceTechnology
China Synthesizes World's Longest Single-Atom Metal Wire
Chinese scientists break the micrometer barrier in single-atom metal wire synthesis, a breakthrough published in Science.
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SpaceScience
China's Chang'e-7 Nears Launch After Vertical Transfer
China's Chang'e-7 lunar mission completes vertical transfer at Wenchang, setting the stage for launch to the Moon's south pole in search of water ice.
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ScienceSpace
NASA Images Reveal Crater From SpaceX Rocket Moon Crash
NASA's before-and-after images reveal the crater carved by a SpaceX rocket that crashed into the moon, offering new data on lunar impacts.
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EnvironmentScience
Tribe and Scientists Race to Save Sunflower Sea Stars
UW researchers and the Samish Indian Nation are bringing the 24-armed sunflower sea star back from the brink of extinction.
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ScienceSpace
Belgian Satellites Capture Rare Double Solar Eclipse
ESA's Proba-3 satellites, largely built in Belgium, captured a unique double solar eclipse from space on 12 August.
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Science
Scientists Find Baryon Number Carried by Gluon Junction
Chinese and international scientists observe a Y-shaped gluon junction inside nucleons, challenging the naive quark model of matter.
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Science
Belgian Discovery Could Rewrite Anatomy Textbooks Worldwide
University of Antwerp researchers made a groundbreaking anatomical discovery that challenges centuries-old teachings and could transform medical education.
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Science
China's Xuelong Completes Record 12 Arctic Ice Stations
China's polar research vessel Xuelong completed a record 12 ice station operations during the 16th Arctic Expedition, deploying over 30 ice-based buoys.
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Science
Solar Eclipse Captivates Belgium as Glasses Sell Out
Belgium prepares for its largest solar eclipse since 1999 as glasses sell out, while a Dutch woman's eye damage serves as a stark warning.
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Science
Webb Telescope Spots Triple Black Holes in Early Universe
James Webb telescope finds three supermassive black holes in one distant galaxy, two on the verge of merging.
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ScienceChina
China Discovers New Germanium Mineral in Sichuan
China's first independent germanate mineral, Wusiheite, discovered in Sichuan with 72% germanium oxide content, approved by international mineralogy body.
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Science
Rock Werchter Meadow Opens for Solar Eclipse Viewing
Belgium's Rock Werchter festival site opens for Wednesday's solar eclipse viewing, the largest since 1999, with 90% of the sun expected covered.
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Science
Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks With Perfect Dark-Sky Conditions
The Perseid meteor shower peaks Aug. 12-13 with a new moon providing ideal dark skies. Here's how and when to watch the celestial show.
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Science
China-Brazil BINGO Telescope Nears Completion
China and Brazil's BINGO radio telescope enters final assembly in Paraiba, aiming to unlock the secrets of dark energy through BAO mapping.
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Science
Sound barrier breaker targets new land speed record in Utah
Andy Green, the only person to break the sound barrier on land, attempts a new hydrogen-powered land speed record at Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah.
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EducationScience
China Wins Gold, 3 Silvers in Nuclear Science Olympiad Debut
China's team wins one gold and three silver medals in its debut at the International Nuclear Science Olympiad in Jeddah, ranking among top nations.
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Science
Belgium Braces for Biggest Solar Eclipse Since 1999
Belgium prepares for its largest solar eclipse since 1999 on August 12, with 90% of the sun covered and a nationwide rush on eclipse glasses.
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Science
Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks Aug. 12-13 With Ideal Viewing
The Perseid meteor shower peaks Aug. 12-13 with moon-free skies. Here's how and when to see up to 100 meteors per hour.
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ScienceEducation
China's Sky Eye Telescope Transforms Rural Guizhou
China's FAST telescope sparks study tour boom in rural Guizhou, transforming mountain towns into science education destinations.
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ScienceTechnology
Stanford Uses AI to Design First Functional Viruses
Stanford researchers used AI to design the first functional viral genomes, creating 16 new bacteriophages. Experts warn of biosecurity risks.
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Science
Eclipse Glasses Nearly Sold Out as Belgians Chase Totality
With the August 12 solar eclipse approaching, eclipse glasses are nearly sold out in Belgium while dedicated eclipse hunters travel to Spain for totality.
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SpaceScience
SpaceX Rocket Crashes Into Moon as Predicted
A SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage crashed into the Moon as predicted, confirmed by telescope observations and South Korean satellite imagery.
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Science
Belgium Prepares for Rare Solar Eclipse on August 12
Belgium's biggest solar eclipse since 1999 arrives August 12, 2026. Here's what you need to know about viewing times, safety, and preparation.
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ScienceHealth
Gene-Edited Beagle Lets Allergy Sufferer Finally Own a Dog
A gene-edited beagle named Bailey has given an allergy sufferer the dog he never thought he could have, marking a CRISPR breakthrough for pet ownership.
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Science
New Images Reveal Sun's Surface in Finest Detail Yet
Highest-resolution images of the sun's surface reveal never-before-seen whirlpools that could explain solar flares and the corona's extreme heat.
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Science
Urania Eclipse Flights Sold Out: 130 Belgians to Fly
Urania's eclipse flights are completely sold out. 130 Belgians will experience the August 12 solar eclipse above the clouds, guaranteeing a clear view.
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TechnologyScience
Brain's 'Internal Clock' Key to Expanding BCI Bandwidth
Chinese researchers reveal alpha rhythms in the left auditory cortex set the speed limit for speech comprehension, opening a new BCI paradigm.
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Science
2026 Jiangyuan Expedition Adds Radon Monitoring
2026 Jiangyuan expedition launched in Qinghai, adding radon monitoring to study water interactions in the Yangtze River source.
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Science
August Sky Theater: Mercury, Meteor Shower, and More
August 2026 brings Mercury at dawn, Perseid meteor shower peak, total solar eclipse, and more celestial events for skywatchers.
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ScienceSpace
Tiangong Crew Harvests First Batch of Space Rice Samples
Shenzhou-23 astronauts complete first space rice sampling aboard Tiangong, advancing China's two-generation cultivation experiment.
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ScienceTechnology
All-Optical Photonic Time Crystal Controls Terahertz Light
An international team created the first all-optical photonic time crystal, enabling ultrafast terahertz control for future optical computing and lasers.
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ScienceEducation
China's Double Fields Win Sparks Math Education Debate
Two Chinese mathematicians, Wang Hong and Deng Yu, won the 2026 Fields Medal. Educators see a milestone—and a challenge for domestic talent cultivation.
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ScienceMedicine
Heart Cell 'Fate Switch' Discovery Boosts Cardiac Repair
Chinese scientists identify retinoic acid as a heart cell fate switch, opening new possibilities for regenerative medicine and heart disease treatment.
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ScienceChina
Chinese Mathematicians Win First-Ever Fields Medal
Chinese mathematicians Deng Yu and Wang Hong win the first Fields Medal for China, solving century-old problems in a historic breakthrough.
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ScienceTechnology
SpaceX Orbital Data Center Plan Draws 'Fire Pit' Warning
Scientists warn SpaceX's plan for 1M orbital data centers could turn the atmosphere into a 'fire pit' as environmental groups petition the FCC.
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Science
Chinese Mathematicians Win Fields Medal in Historic First
Two Chinese mathematicians have won the prestigious Fields Medal for the first time, marking a watershed moment for China's mathematical research.
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Natural DisastersScience
Magnitude 5.8 Earthquake Strikes Alaska's Aleutian Islands
A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck Alaska's Aleutian Islands along the Pacific Ring of Fire, causing no damage or tsunami threat due to its remote location.
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Science
Belgian Mathematician Yurii Nesterov Wins Gauss Prize
UCLouvain professor Yurii Nesterov wins the Carl Friedrich Gauss Prize for groundbreaking optimization work used in AI, finance, and logistics.
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TechnologyScience
China's Photonic Highway and Robot Soccer Triumph
Chinese scientists unveil a topological photonic highway in Nature, while Beijing hosts its first middle school humanoid robot soccer tournament.
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TechnologyScience
AI Achieves Perfect Score at Math Olympiad for First Time
AI systems from Huawei and Xiaohongshu achieve perfect 42/42 scores at the 2026 IMO, a historic breakthrough in machine reasoning.
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HealthScience
Belgian Combo Therapy Halves Type 1 Diabetes Risk in Study
Belgian researchers from VUB and KU Leuven show a combination therapy targeting both immunity and beta cells halves type 1 diabetes risk in mice.
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PoliticsScience
White House Used Keywords to Cancel Billions in Research
The Trump administration admitted using keyword searches to terminate nearly $2 billion in UC research grants. A hearing is set for Oct. 20.
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ScienceTechnology
Four Young Mathematicians Awarded Prestigious Fields Medals
Four mathematicians under 40 win the Fields Medal for solving century-old problems in fluid mechanics, geometry, and number theory at the ICM.
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TechnologyScience
Chinese Scientists Build Photon Highway for Future Computing
Chinese researchers build an insulator-free topological photon 'highway,' a breakthrough that could advance quantum computing and optical communications.
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TechnologyScience
China's Tech Milestones: Satellite, AI, Rice
China's Gravity-1 rocket launches 9 satellites, Lenovo AI powers the World Cup, and hybrid rice achieves a cloning breakthrough.
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AgricultureScience
China's Hybrid Rice Breakthrough: Near-Perfect Clonal Seeds
Chinese scientists achieve >99% clonal efficiency in hybrid rice, potentially slashing seed costs by 90% and transforming global food security.
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HealthScience
Belgian Researchers Unveil Dual Strategy for Type 1 Diabetes
VUB and KU Leuven researchers show combining immunotherapy with beta cell protection significantly slows type 1 diabetes in preclinical trials.
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Science
Contagious Cancer Found in Lake Catfish, Scientists Report
Scientists discover first-ever contagious cancer in fish, a transmissible melanoma spreading among brown bullhead catfish in Lake Memphremagog.
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ScienceSpace
China Advances Space Solar Power Station in Key Breakthrough
China's Zhuri project achieves world-first in multi-target wireless power transmission, advancing space-based solar power station construction.
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ScienceSpace
Exoplanet Found with All 3 Life Conditions for First Time
Astronomers detect an atmosphere on rocky exoplanet LHS 1140b in the habitable zone, the first time all three essential conditions for life are met.
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Science
Chinese Researchers Find New Human Allele on Chromosome 6
Chinese researchers discover a new HLA allele on chromosome 6, designated HLA-DQB1*03:03:38, advancing transplantation and precision medicine.
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ScienceClimate
Science Panel Endorses Extreme Weather-Climate Change Link
National Academies report endorses extreme weather attribution science, validating climate change links amid legal battles and political attacks.
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PoliticsScience
White House Faces Pushback on Political Grant Reviews
The White House faces overwhelming opposition to a plan giving political appointees final say over federal grants. Over 300,000 comments oppose the rule.
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ScienceTechnology
China Sets 2026 Science and Engineering Research Challenges
CAST releases 30 major scientific and engineering challenges at its annual conference, guiding China's 15th Five-Year Plan research priorities.
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ScienceNature
Snake's Virgin Birth at Belgian Zoo: 12 via Parthenogenesis
A white-lipped bamboo pit viper named Maria at Pakawi Park in Belgium gave birth to 12 babies through parthenogenesis, a rare virgin birth phenomenon.
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ScienceSpace
Faint New Planet Found Around Young Star After Decade Hunt
Astronomers discover Beta Pictoris d, the faintest exoplanet ever directly imaged from Earth, ending an 11-year search for the hidden world.
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HealthScience
Flemish Doctor Corrects 500-Year-Old Anatomy Error in Thigh
A Flemish doctor discovered anatomy textbooks have been wrong about the thigh for 500 years. His correction is now the global standard for groin pain.
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TechnologyScience
Self-Driving Teslas, Apple Lawsuit, Kidney Drone, Anatomy
Belgium tech news: Tesla FSD approved despite safety concerns, Apple sues OpenAI, kidney flown by drone in France, and a 500-year anatomy error corrected.
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HealthScience
500-Year-Old Anatomy Error Corrected by Flemish Doctor
A Flemish doctor found anatomy textbooks wrong about the upper thigh for 500 years. The discovery is now the global standard for treating groin pain.
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ScienceSpace
Shenzhou-23 Crew Expands Experiments on Tiangong Station
China's Shenzhou-23 crew updates experiment list aboard Tiangong space station, conducting over 100 projects in life sciences, physics, and space medicine.
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ScienceSpace Technology
China Achieves First Controllable Rocket Recovery Milestone
China recovers its first reusable rocket booster using a world-first net-capture system, marking a major milestone in space technology.
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ScienceSpace
Shenzhou-23 Crew Shares Station Vlog, Experiments Underway
China's Shenzhou-23 crew releases new space station vlog showcasing life aboard Tiangong as they conduct over 100 scientific experiments in microgravity.
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ScienceEducation
China's Top Academy Bans 10 Types of AI-Assisted Research
Chinese Academy of Social Sciences issues landmark 37-article regulation banning 10 categories of AI-assisted research to protect academic integrity.
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TechnologyScience
China's Ling Sheng Supercomputer Retakes World No. 1
China's Ling Sheng supercomputer tops the TOP500 list with 2.198 EFLOPS, using a groundbreaking CPU-only architecture that bypasses US export controls.
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PoliticsScience
Xi Jinping Outlines Six Priorities for China Tech Goals
Xi Jinping's speech at China's national science conference outlines six priorities for building a technology powerhouse by 2035.
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ScienceTechnology
NASA Chief Admits Agency Has Unexplained UFO Imagery
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman confirms the agency has captured unexplained UFO imagery, fueling renewed debate over UAP and government transparency.
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Climate & EnvironmentScience
Scientists Look to Dinosaur Era for Answers on Global Heat
As extreme heatwaves grip the globe, scientists study Cretaceous-era rock cores from China's Songliao Basin to understand ancient climate survival.
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HealthScience
Cyclospora Outbreak, Organ Donation Debate, Historic El Nino
Michigan cyclospora outbreak tops 1,000 cases; bioethicists debate 'Death by Organ Donation'; NOAA predicts historically strong El Nino.
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ScienceHealth
Microbiome Revolution: How Bacteria Talk and Why It Matters
Scientists are decoding the secret language of our gut bacteria, revealing how trillions of microbes influence health, disease, and even cognition.
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ScienceSpace
Tianwen-2 Probe Reaches Target Asteroid for Scientific Study
China's Tianwen-2 probe rendezvoused with asteroid 2016 HO3 after a 400-day, 1-billion-km journey, marking a deep space milestone.
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EnvironmentScience
North Sea Transformed: Weever Fish Surge, Shrimp Collapse
Belgian North Sea ecosystem transformed in 30 years: grey shrimp down 78%, weever fish up 24-fold. Scientists warn of marine heatwave.
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HealthScience
PFAS Blood Tests Have No Clinical Utility, KCE Says
Belgium's KCE finds PFAS blood testing offers no clinical benefit, even for pregnant women and exposed workers, urging focus on exposure reduction instead.
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ScienceSpace Weather
Earth Hit by Continuous 24-Hour Geomagnetic Storm
A G3 geomagnetic storm lasting 24 hours struck Earth, producing auroras across 30 US states and raising questions about space weather limits.
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SpaceScience
China's Tianwen-2 Probe Reaches Asteroid, Starts Survey
China's Tianwen-2 probe has rendezvoused with near-Earth asteroid Kamo'oalewa after a 400-day journey, beginning scientific exploration.
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ScienceTechnology
Peking University Makes First Phase-Change Neuromorphic Chip
Peking University develops the world's first neuromorphic dynamics chip using phase-change memristors, achieving 2.12ms latency and 478x GPU speedup.
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ScienceEnvironment
China Issues 45 New Metrology Standards for Ecology and More
China's SAMR releases 45 new metrology standards covering ecology, electromagnetics, and clinical medicine, boosting carbon trading and water safety.
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ScienceSpace Technology
Earthquake Tech Powers China's Space and Lunar Base Plans
China uses earthquake early warning and seismic detection to protect space launches and explore lunar lava tubes for future moon bases.
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TechnologyScience
China Debuts First Neuromorphic Chip for Brain Interfaces
Chinese researchers unveil the first neuromorphic chip based on phase-change memristors, achieving 478x speedup over GPUs in brain tasks.
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Weather & EnvironmentScience
China Launches 16th Arctic Expedition with Four-Ship Fleet
China's 16th Arctic expedition departs from Dalian with four research vessels, focusing on climate research and international cooperation.
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Weather & EnvironmentScience
China: Typhoon, Heatwave, Flood Relief, Arctic Expedition
Typhoon Maysak weakens after hitting Hainan; rare heatwave grips Xinjiang and Gansu. China ramps up flood control and launches Arctic expedition.
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ScienceSpace
Rescue Mission Launches to Save NASA's Swift Telescope
A robotic spacecraft launched from the Marshall Islands aims to capture and boost NASA's aging Swift Observatory before it burns up in Earth's atmosphere.
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EnvironmentScience
Shanghai Chenshan Garden Gains National Botanical Status
China approves Shanghai Chenshan National Botanical Garden, the third national garden, filling a critical conservation gap in East China.
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ScienceExploration
China Launches 16th Arctic Expedition from Dalian
China's 16th Arctic Ocean expedition departs from Dalian with four research vessels, focusing on climate change and Gakkel Ridge exploration.
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HealthScience
Drug-Resistant Candida auris Cases Double in U.S. Hospitals
CDC reports deadly drug-resistant Candida auris cases more than doubled from 2022 to 2024, reaching 6,197. Bloodstream infections rose 60%.
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ScienceSpace
Rescue Mission Launches to Save NASA's Swift Telescope
A daring rescue mission launched Friday to save NASA's Swift space telescope from falling back to Earth. Private company Katalyst aims to boost its orbit.
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SciencePolitics
Harvard Alien Theorist Avi Loeb to Lead Trump UFO Council
President Trump taps Harvard's Avi Loeb, known for controversial alien theories, to lead a new White House UFO council, signaling a shift in UAP policy.
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ScienceTechnology
Synthetic Cells That Feed, Grow and Reproduce Created
University of Minnesota researchers create SpudCell, a synthetic cell built from chemical building blocks that can feed, grow, reproduce and evolve.
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ScienceHealth
NIH Unveils World's Largest Integrated Health Database
The NIH's All of Us Research Program releases the world's largest integrated genomic and health database, with data from over 747,000 participants.
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HealthScience
Powassan Virus Cases Hit Record High as Tick Threat Grows
CDC reports record 76 Powassan virus cases in 2025, with 15 in 2026. The rare tick-borne disease can transmit in 15 minutes with no vaccine available.
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TechnologyScience
BCI Breakthrough: Typing With Thoughts at 110 Characters/Min
Chinese researchers analyze a BCI breakthrough enabling tetraplegic patients to type at 110 characters per minute using only their thoughts.
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ScienceTechnology
China's Data Express: A Strategic Bet on AI-Ready Data
China's Data Express journal aims to fuel AI-driven science with machine-readable datasets, signaling a strategic shift in global data competition.
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ScienceEnvironment
Huangyan Island Blue Hole: A Window Into Climate History
Analysis: China's newly discovered coral reef blue hole at Huangyan Island offers a rare 3,200-year archive for studying climate and biodiversity.
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SciencePublishing
China Launches First English Data Journal 'Data Express'
China launches Data Express, its first English-language data journal, backed by a planned cluster of 20 journals to boost global science data publishing.
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ScienceObituary
'Steel Academician' Cui Kun, Scientist, Dies at 101
Professor Cui Kun, the centenarian 'Steel Academician' who broke foreign monopolies on mold steel and donated millions to scholarships, has died at 101.
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ScienceEnergy
China Builds World's Largest Fusion Superconducting Magnet
Chinese researchers achieve breakthrough in fusion reactor superconducting magnets, building the world's largest TF magnet with 100% domestic technology.
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ScienceEnvironment
US and Colossal Launch BioVault for 2,300 Endangered Species
The US partners with Colossal Biosciences to build a BioVault preserving genetic material from over 2,300 endangered species.
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ScienceEnvironment
China Discovers Rare Coral Reef Blue Hole in South China Sea
China discovers a rare coral reef blue hole at Huangyan Dao, a globally uncommon formation offering new insights into marine science and biodiversity.
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ScienceEducation
China Launches First English-Language Data Journal
China launches Data Express, its first English-language data journal, marking a milestone in international scientific data sharing and AI research.
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EnvironmentScience
Ex-NOAA Staff Launch Climate.us; Saharan Dust Reaches US
Former NOAA employees launch Climate.us to replace shuttered Climate.gov. Saharan dust reaches the US as farmers await Iran deal relief.
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EnvironmentScience
Ex-NOAA Workers Launch Climate.us After Gov Site Shuttered
Former NOAA employees launched Climate.us, an independent nonprofit restoring climate data access after Trump shut down Climate.gov in 2025.
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ScienceSpace
Euclid Telescope Captures 60 Million Stars at Galaxy's Heart
ESA's Euclid telescope reveals the largest visible-light image of the Milky Way's centre, featuring 60 million stars and a new era of exoplanet discovery.
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ScienceArchaeology
500-Year-Older Stonehenge Prototype Discovered in Wiltshire
Archaeologists discover a 5,000-year-old wooden structure near Stonehenge that predates the monument by 500 years, revealing ancient solstice traditions.
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ScienceSpace
Most Sensitive Radio Telescope to Rise in Nevada Desert
Caltech's 1,650-dish Deep Synoptic Array in Nevada will detect over a billion cosmic sources and survey the sky 100 times faster than any telescope.
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ScienceAstronomy
Lunar 'X' Shadow Phenomenon Visible in China on June 22
Chinese skywatchers can observe the rare Lunar X phenomenon on June 22, a striking optical illusion on the Moon's surface visible for just two hours.
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ScienceObituaries
Belgian Nobel Laureate François Englert Dies at 93
François Englert, the Belgian Nobel Prize-winning physicist who first theorized the Higgs boson, has died at 93. His work reshaped modern physics.
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TechnologyScience
China's Brain-Computer Interface Tech Enters Daily Life
Brain-computer interface technology is moving from labs to daily life in China, helping stroke patients walk and hearing-impaired children hear clearly.
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Weather & EnvironmentScience
California Earthquake Risk at 1,000-Year High, Study Finds
California's San Andreas and San Jacinto faults are at a 1,000-year stress high. A study reveals an 'earthquake gate' that could trigger a major quake.
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ScienceTechnology
Chinese Scientists Map Single Neuron in Tri-Modal First
Chinese scientists achieve world-first tri-modal analysis of a single neuron, mapping its function, structure, and gene expression simultaneously.
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Science
Earth May Survive the Dying Sun, KU Leuven Researchers Find
New KU Leuven research suggests Earth may not be swallowed by the dying Sun, challenging decades of predictions about our planet's fate.
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HealthScience
FDA Panel Unanimously Backs First New Vaccine Since 2023
An FDA advisory committee voted 9-0 to recommend Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine, marking the panel's first new vaccine endorsement in over three years.
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AgricultureScience
China Bumper Harvest; Scientists Crack Crop Lunch Break
China confirms bumper summer grain harvest as scientists discover a protein 'sunscreen' that could boost crop yields by over 40%.
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ScienceAgriculture
Chinese Scientists Crack the Mystery of Crops' 'Lunch Break'
Chinese scientists discover the MBS1 protein mechanism behind crops' midday photosynthesis slowdown, unlocking a path to significantly higher crop yields.
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ScienceEducation
Wei Dongyi Wins Beijing Outstanding Youth Zhongguancun Award
Chinese mathematician Wei Dongyi, known for solving century-old fluid dynamics problems, receives Beijing Outstanding Youth Zhongguancun Award.
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ScienceEnvironment
California Fault Lines at Highest Stress in 1,000 Years
San Andreas and San Jacinto faults in Southern California are at highest tectonic stress levels in 1,000 years, raising long-term earthquake concerns.
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ScienceHealth
mRNA Flu Vaccine Offers Broader, Longer-Lasting Immunity
Moderna's mRNA-1010 flu vaccine triggers broader antibody responses and durable immunity against multiple influenza strains, study finds.
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ScienceExploration
China's 42nd Antarctic Expedition: Record Drilling Achieved
China's 42nd Antarctic expedition achieved a world-record 3,413m hot water drill depth and tested domestically built polar vehicles.
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EnvironmentScience
El Niño Now Official: Risk of Super-El Niño Grows to 63%
NOAA confirms El Niño conditions as super-El Niño risk jumps to 63%. Record sea temperatures, Red Cross warnings, and global economic implications.
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Health & MedicineScience
Linafexor: A Paradigm Shift in Drug Design for Liver Disease
Chinese scientists develop Linafexor, a first-in-class pulsed FXR agonist for bile acid disorders, shifting from sustained to rhythmic drug activation.
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ScienceHealth
Tiny Transparent Fish Could Revolutionize Brain Science
Janelia Research Campus launches a decade-long initiative using the transparent Danionella fish and AI to decode how vertebrate brains generate behavior.
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ScienceTechnology
Tiangong Crew Completes Spacewalk and Radiation Experiments
China's Shenzhou-23 crew completes fourth space radiation experiment on Tiangong, advancing long-duration spaceflight research.
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ScienceEducation
Zhejiang University Tops Harvard in Nature Index Rankings
Zhejiang University surpasses Harvard for the first time in the Nature Index 2026 rankings, with Chinese institutions claiming nine of the top 10 spots.
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ScienceHealth
China's Marine Drugs Account for Nearly 30% of Global Market
Chinese-developed ocean drugs account for nearly 30% of approved marine drugs globally, as Beijing issues landmark policy to boost the sector.
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ScienceReligion
As UFOs Go Mainstream, Faith Leaders Grapple With Alien Life
As UFOs become mainstream, religious leaders and scholars debate what alien life means for faith, theology, and humanity's place in the universe.
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ScienceTechnology
JUNO Experiment Shatters Neutrino Precision Records
China's JUNO neutrino observatory achieves 1.6x better precision on key parameters than all previous experiments combined.
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ScienceHealth
20x Sharper Scanner Detects Dementia and Parkinson's Early
UZ Leuven becomes first hospital worldwide to deploy NeuroExplorer PET scanner, detecting dementia, Parkinson's, and ALS years before symptoms appear.
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Weather & ClimateScience
El Niño Arrives: Scientists Warn of Severe Heat, Floods
NOAA confirms El Niño has arrived with a 63% chance of becoming very strong. Scientists warn of extreme heat, floods, droughts, and wildfires globally.
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HealthScience
GLP-1 Drugs May Protect Against Cancer, Studies Suggest
New research at ASCO 2026 suggests GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy may reduce cancer risk and slow progression beyond weight loss.
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Health & LifestyleScience
Health Risks Start After Just One Drink a Day, Study Finds
A major new study finds even one alcoholic drink per day increases premature death risk, reigniting debate over safe drinking limits.
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ScienceEnvironment
Bumblebees Outsmart Us; Forest Service Cuts Research
Bumblebees solve problems like chimps in a new study, while the Forest Service plans to close 57 research hubs, threatening decades of data.
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ScienceTechnology
How Deep-Sea Isopods Survive Five Years Without Food
Chinese scientists reveal how deep-sea isopods survive over five years without food using a bacterial gene that controls energy metabolism.
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ScienceHealth
AI-Designed Vaccine Targets Virus Families in Human Trial
Cambridge researchers achieve a world first: an AI-designed vaccine targets entire virus families, with human trials showing safety and immune response.
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ScienceHealth
Scientists Precisely Edit Human Embryo Genes for First Time
Columbia University researchers used base editing to precisely edit human embryo genes without chromosomal damage, opening new possibilities.
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EnvironmentScience
Wildfires Reversing U.S. Air Quality Progress, Study Finds
Wildfire smoke is reversing decades of U.S. air quality gains, driving up smog levels and causing hundreds of additional premature deaths each year.
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ScienceSpace
ISS Leak Forces Astronauts to Shelter in SpaceX Capsule
A worsening air leak on the International Space Station forced five astronauts to briefly shelter in a SpaceX Crew Dragon as a precautionary measure.
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ScienceTechnology
Chinese Scientists Recover Lost Wild Corn Gene for Protein
Chinese scientists recovered a lost wild corn gene THP3-T, boosting protein to 15% and potentially replacing 30 million tonnes of soybean imports.
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ScienceTechnology
Mathematicians Issue Leiden Declaration Warning on AI Risks
Sixteen mathematicians published the Leiden Declaration, warning that rapid AI advancement threatens the core values of mathematical research.
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ScienceTechnology
China Takes Global Lead in Biomaterials Standardization
China leads two new international biomaterials standards for surgical implants, shifting from industry follower to global rule-maker.
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ScienceHealth
Scientists Find HBV 'Navigator' Protein, New Therapy Ahead
Chinese researchers identified SCARF2, a 'navigator' protein guiding Hepatitis B virus to the cell nucleus, opening new pathways for curative treatments.
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EnvironmentScience
Nearly 100 Dead Sharks Wash Up on Belgian Beaches
Nearly 100 dead spotted smoothhound sharks have washed ashore in Koksijde, Belgium. Scientists say bycatch from coastal fisheries is the likely cause.
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ScienceMedical Technology
Brain Implant Helps Paralyzed Patient Walk Again in China
A paralyzed patient regained the ability to walk one year after a brain-computer interface implant, challenging medical consensus on spinal injury.
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ScienceSpace
Meteor Over Massachusetts Caused Explosion Reports Across US
A 3-foot-wide meteor traveling at 75,000 mph exploded over Massachusetts, causing a double sonic boom heard from Delaware to Montreal.
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ScienceSpace
Shenzhou-21 Crew Returns to Beijing After Historic Mission
China's Shenzhou-21 crew returns to Beijing after a 209-day mission marked by a space debris crisis, a spacewalk, and science breakthroughs on Tiangong.
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ScienceSociety
China Celebrates 10th National Science Workers' Day
China celebrated the 10th National Science Workers' Day on May 30, honoring 291 scientists at the 4th National Innovation and Striving Award ceremony.
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ScienceSpace
Meteor Over Massachusetts Triggers Explosion Reports in US
A 3-foot-wide meteor over Massachusetts caused a double sonic boom from Delaware to Montreal. NASA confirmed the fireball released 300 tons of TNT energy.
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ScienceSociety
Van Ranst Breaks Silence: Press Office Opposed Interview
Marc Van Ranst reveals his press office advised against a candid interview about the toxic leadership conflict at KU Leuven's Rega Institute.
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HealthScience
Ketamine Infusion Rapidly Eases Depression, Study Finds
A JAMA Psychiatry meta-analysis finds a single ketamine infusion relieves severe depression within hours and reduces suicidal thoughts for up to a month.
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EnvironmentScience
Rare Orchid Species Recorded for First Time in Guangxi China
Two rare orchid species, including the Nanling tooth-lipped orchid recorded for the first time in Guangxi, have been discovered in Huaping Nature Reserve.
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HealthScience
First Male IUD (STEOM) in Development, Expected by 2033
The world's first male IUD is in development at CHU de Lille. Named STEOM, it is non-hormonal, reversible, and expected by 2033.
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HealthScience
Breakthrough Drug Offers Functional Cure for Hepatitis B
Phase III trials show bepirovirsen achieves functional cure in 19% of chronic hepatitis B patients, marking a major treatment advance.
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ScienceSpace
NASA Awards Lunar Rover Contracts for Artemis Moon Base
NASA awards Astrolab and Lunar Outpost contracts to build lunar rovers for Artemis astronauts, marking a major step toward a permanent Moon base by 2028.
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ScienceSpace
Shenzhou-23 Docks at Tiangong with First Hong Kong Astronaut
China's Shenzhou-23 crew docks with Tiangong in historic 8th rendezvous, featuring Hong Kong's first astronaut Li Jiaying and a one-year stay experiment.
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ScienceEnvironment
China Species List 2026 Adds 6,154 New Species
China released the 2026 edition of its national species list on Biodiversity Day, adding 6,154 species and bringing the total to 168,871 entries.
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ScienceSpace
China Launches Shenzhou 23 for Yearlong Space Mission
China's Shenzhou 23 mission launches three astronauts to Tiangong, with one set for a yearlong stay to study long-duration spaceflight effects.
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HealthScience
Gene Therapy and Gamified Insurance Reshape Health Care
A single infusion of CRISPR gene therapy slashes cholesterol by 60%, while John Hancock gamifies health insurance with rewards for healthy habits.
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HealthScience
CRISPR Gene Therapy Slashes Cholesterol in Early Trial
A single infusion of CRISPR therapy CTX310 reduced LDL cholesterol by nearly 50% in a Phase 1 trial, raising hopes for a one-time heart disease cure.
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ScienceEnvironment
First Complete Ice Core Extracted from Everest Summit
A joint China-Nepal expedition drilled the first full-depth ice core from Everest's summit, unlocking unprecedented climate data.
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TechnologyScience
AI Passes Turing Test for First Time, Study Confirms
UC San Diego researchers confirm GPT-4.5 passed the Turing test 73% of the time, marking the first rigorous evidence an AI system can pass as human.
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ScienceEnvironment
New Plant Species Discovered in Yunnan's Gaoligong Mountains
Scientists discover Lushui Rheum nobile, a new alpine plant in Yunnan, revealing that what was thought to be one species for 170 years is actually four.
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ScienceEducation
KU Leuven Virologist Feud Could Cost 13.7 Million Euros
A bitter dispute between virologists at KU Leuven's Rega Institute has escalated into a 13.7 million euro claim over an alleged communication ban breach.
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TechnologyScience
SpaceX Starship V3 Launch Scrubbed by Last-Minute Glitch
SpaceX's first Starship V3 launch attempt was scrubbed at T-40 seconds due to a hydraulic pin issue. Elon Musk says another try could come May 22.
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ScienceEducation
KU Leuven Dismisses Virologist Amid Toxic Leadership Battle
KU Leuven fires virologist Piet Maes over toxic leadership claims, while Marc Van Ranst faces separate allegations. A new investigation is ordered.
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ScienceSpace
SpaceX Launches ISS Cargo Run as Blue Origin Mockup Arrives
SpaceX launches CRS-34 Dragon cargo mission to ISS while Blue Origin's Blue Moon mockup arrives at Johnson Space Center for Artemis training.
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Climate & EnvironmentScience
Worst Climate Futures Less Likely, Best Ones Slipping Away
New climate scenarios show the worst-case warming is less likely thanks to renewables, but the 1.5C Paris target is slipping away, scientists warn.
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ScienceHistory
Neanderthal Dentist: 59,000-Year-Old Molar Reveals Surgery
A 59,000-year-old Neanderthal molar from Siberia shows evidence of invasive dental surgery, pushing back the history of medicine by over 40,000 years.
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ScienceEnvironment
Record 1,121 New Marine Species Found in Deep-Sea Expedition
Marine scientists discovered 1,121 new species in a single year, a record-breaking haul including ghost sharks, symbiotic worms, and Mediterranean shrimp.
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