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The Colorado stream case that could revolutionize river access
Who owns the beds of Colorado’s rivers? After years of uncertainty and altercations, a court may soon decide. More »
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NASA satellite breaks from orbit around Earth, heads to moon
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A satellite the size of a microwave oven successfully broke free from its orbit around Earth on Monday and is headed toward the moon, the latest step in NASA's plan to land astronauts on the lunar surface again. It's been an unus... More »
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World’s largest water lily is a species of its own
An artist’s observations, two botanists’ suspicions, and DNA tests uncover a case of mistaken identity among giant water plants More »
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A stitch in time: the benefits of teaching prisoners to sew
Learning a craft can change lives – and a scheme showing inmates how to use a needle and thread has had some remarkable resultsIt’s a balmy afternoon in southwest London and there’s a deafening sound overhead. My companion, Sebastian, jumps excitedly to his fe... More »
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Great auks and seal-headed men: a window into ice age Provence
The Cosquer cave near Marseille astonished the diver who discovered it with its ancient depictions of sea and land animals. Now it has been painstakingly recreated in the French port for all to enjoyIt was in 1985 that the diver Henri Cosquer discovered, along... More »
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Biden proposes more offshore drilling in the Gulf of Mexico and Alaska
The administration argues that without major climate policies to cut demand, lease sales will bring “net benefits.” More »
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World War II-era boat emerges from shrinking Lake Mead
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A sunken boat dating back to World War II is the latest object to emerge from a shrinking reservoir that straddles Nevada and Arizona. The Higgins landing craft that has long been 185 feet (56 meters) below the surface is now nearly halfway ou... More »
There’s a shortage of monkeypox vaccine. Could one dose instead of two suffice?
Studies suggests even a single shot of Bavarian Nordic’s vaccine offers fast protection More »
Did fuzzy coats help dinosaurs survive one of Earth’s worst extinctions?
Provocative study suggests growing up in cold environment may have allowed ancient beasts adapt to worldwide cataclysm More »
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For scientists, Roe’s end raises concerns about personal safety and professional choices
Reversal of U.S. abortion right prompts talk of relocating for work and boycotts More »
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California passes nation’s toughest plastic reduction bill
Experts say the bill could prevent 23 million tons of plastic pollution by 2032. More »
Ancient galaxy’s spin suggests universe’s first stars quickly coalesced into disks
Result suggests NASA’s Webb telescope will have plenty of galactic targets from the baby universe More »