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In a sweet discovery, astronomers find sugar lurking in the space between stars
Astronomers have detected a type of sugar in space that’s also found in raspberries More »
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No relief from the heat as many US cities will see record overnight temperatures
Another round of sweltering heat is in store for much of the U.S. this week More »
China’s 'Green Great Wall' tames desert growth, but scientists warn the fight is not over
For half a century, workers in northern China have been using a technique called "straw checkerboards" to combat desertification More »
Japan's space agency conducts first test flight for experimental reusable rocket
Japan has conducted a first test flight for its reusable rocket More »
China takes a page from SpaceX and recaptures the first stage of a rocket to reuse it
China has successfully recaptured the first stage of a rocket after a launch, marking a breakthrough for its space program More »
Wally Funk, aviation pioneer who was the oldest woman to travel into space, dies at 87
Wally Funk, an aviation pioneer who was the oldest woman to launch into space, has died More »
Artemis II astronauts reunite with their moonship 3 months after record-breaking flight
The Artemis II astronauts who flew around the moon earlier this year are back in Florida, reunited with their capsule and launch team More »
What to know about protecting pets from the New World screwworm fly
New World screwworm cases in dogs in Texas and New Mexico are prompting warnings from veterinarians and humane societies that pet owners need to remain vigilant to protect their animals More »
Rescue mission launches to save NASA telescope that's falling back to Earth
A three-armed spacecraft is rushing to the rescue of a NASA telescope that’s in danger of crashing back to Earth More »
Australian officials ask fans to respect the privacy of Neil, a 1-ton seal who respects nothing
Neil, a 2,200-pound elephant seal, has returned to his birthplace on the Australian coast, causing quite a stir More »
