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NASA says no return date yet for astronauts and troubled Boeing capsule at space station
Officials say two NASA astronauts will remain at the International Space Station until engineers finish working on problems plaguing their Boeing capsule More »
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Rescued walrus calf 'sassy' and alert after seemingly being left by her herd in Alaska
A walrus calf seemingly left behind by her herd near Alaska’s northernmost city is receiving treatment at a nonprofit wildlife response center hundreds of miles away More »
The flickering glow of summer's fireflies: too important to lose, too small to notice them gone
Fireflies once seemed plentiful and cool, easy to catch and watch, and they served as an introduction to the world of nature around us More »
Wildfire smoke chokes parts of Canada and western US, with some areas under air quality alerts
Dozens of wildfires are blazing across several western states, with some areas under air quality alerts or advisories More »
Los Angeles Zoo sets record with 17 California condor chicks hatched in 2024
A record 17 California condor chicks have hatched during this year’s breeding season for the endangered birds at the Los Angeles Zoo More »
UN cultural agency rejects plan to place Britain's Stonehenge on list of heritage sites in danger
The United Nations’ cultural agency has rejected recommendations to place Stonehenge on the list of endangered world heritage sites over concerns that Britain’s plans to build a nearby highway tunnel threaten the landscape around the prehistoric monument More »
Surprise blast of rock, water and steam in Yellowstone sends dozens running for safety
A surprise eruption in Yellowstone National Park has shot steam, water and dark-colored rock and dirt an estimated 100 feet into the sky and sent people running for safety More »
Moon fests, moon movie and even a full moon mark 55th anniversary of Apollo 11 landing
Saturday marks the 55th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin More »
The winner in China's panda diplomacy: the pandas themselves
China’s giant panda loan program has long been a tool of diplomacy, but its significance for species conservation has proved important, too More »
William & Mary expands new climate-focused major, deepens coastal research with $100 million gift
William & Mary has received a $100 million donation that aims to help coastal communities adapt to changing temperatures, rising seas and more intense storms More »
