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Japan to Launch Martian Moon Sample-Return Mission on Tuesday
JAXA's MMX probe will attempt the first landing on Phobos and carry surface material back to Earth.
SpaceX's Midnight Spy Satellite Launch Quietly Set a New Landing Record
Falcon Heavy launched its first NRO mission while SpaceX landed four boosters in a single day for the first time.
Colorado DNA Analyst Gets 10 Years for Manipulating Case Data
Sentencing follows years of altered forensic records that forced reviews across hundreds of criminal cases.
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Ohio Fireball Sparks Meteorite Search Between Akron and Canton
Witnesses report a daytime fireball that potentially dropped meteorites in Northeast Ohio.
Uncovering a Unique Fossil: Rare Discovery in China
Scientists have unearthed a nearly complete fossil of an enigmatic creature with powerful jaws, defying classification.
Unexpected Biodiversity Discovered in Argentine Seafloor
Researchers uncover 28 potential new species in a region thought to be devoid of life.
Meteorite Hunters Search Ohio for 7-Ton Rock Fragments
Experts and enthusiasts alike are on the lookout for remnants of a massive meteorite that recently impacted Earth.
Discovery of Great White Shark Ancestor Unveils Prehistoric Predators
A recently unearthed species reveals insights into the evolution of apex marine predators.
Nasal Swab Shows Promise in Early Detection of Alzheimer’s
Duke University researchers explore a new diagnostic method that could revolutionize Alzheimer's screening.
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Innovative study reveals a method to repurpose plastic waste into valuable pharmaceuticals.