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News Articles: Science

Istanbul, Turkey: The Sturgeon full moon rises next to Istanbul's Camlica Mosque.

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  • Space

The last supermoon of the year lights up the night sky all over the world

The Sturgeon Moon became visible Thursday night, appearing bigger and brighter than usual because of its proximity to Earth.

August 12, 2022
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By:
  • Shauneen Miranda
A Russian serviceman patrols Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Station on May 1. A series of exchanges in recent weeks has made conditions at the plant more dangerous.

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  • World

Here's just how close the war in Ukraine has come to Europe's largest nuclear plant

Satellite images and social media analyzed by NPR show attacks have hit structures around the plant, coming dangerously close to causing a nuclear disaster.

August 11, 2022
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By:
  • Geoff Brumfiel,
  • Julian Hayda,
  • and 1 more
The wild ponies roam on South Ocean Beach at Assateague Island.

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  • Animals

A fossilized tooth may help solve the mystery of the Chincoteague ponies

After taking a second look at what was thought to be a cow tooth, one scientist has found evidence to help solve the mysterious origin story for these wild ponies.

August 11, 2022
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By:
  • Erika Ryan and
  • Justine Kenin
A supermoon is pictured near the Yellow Crane Tower in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, July 13, 2022.

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  • Space

The last time to catch a supermoon this year is approaching

Supermoons in general appear 17% bigger and 30% brighter than when the moon is at its farthest point away from Earth, according to NASA.

August 11, 2022
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By:
  • Ayana Archie
Drone being launched from boat

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  • Science

Drones patrol off Georgia for hurricane data

UGA Skidaway Institute scientists improve hurricane forecasts with autonomous vehicles above and below the sea surface.

August 10, 2022
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By:
  • Mary Landers
A self-portrait of NASA's Curiosity Mars rover on Vera Rubin Ridge.

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  • Space

What a decade of Curiosity has taught us about life on Mars

Ten years ago today, NASA's Curiosity Mars rover successfully commenced its mission to explore the possibility of life on mars. Here's what it has discovered.

August 08, 2022
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By:
  • Ailsa Chang,
  • Kai McNamee,
  • and 1 more
An image from an electron microscope of the monkeypox virus (orange) on infected cells (green).

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  • Health

COVID sewage surveillance labs join the hunt for monkeypox

Wastewater testing has proved a reliable early alarm bell for COVID-19 outbreaks. U.S. researchers are now adapting the approach to track the explosive spread of monkeypox, and maybe other viruses.

August 08, 2022
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By:
  • Mark Kreidler
The Galápagos land iguana is making a comeback on Santiago Island. Conservationists say the species is showing signs of being successfully reintroduced.

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  • Science

An island in the Galápagos reintroduced iguanas after nearly 200 years of extinction

The Galápagos land iguana is back on Santiago Island. That's thanks to some help from a team of conservationists.

August 08, 2022
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By:
  • Dustin Jones
The Perseids are set to peak Aug. 13, with the most visibility in the Northern Hemisphere.

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  • Science

Get ready to look up in the night sky at all those meteor showers

The Perseids, the most popular meteor shower, will soon reach its peak. For best visibility, make sure you find a dark location and avoid light pollution from cities.

August 06, 2022
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By:
  • Shauneen Miranda

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  • Book Reviews

'How Fast Did T. rex Run?' and other questions about dinosaurs examined in new book

British paleontologist David Hone set out to write a book that stresses what isn't yet known about dinosaurs — as much as what is known.

August 03, 2022
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By:
  • Barbara J. King
Researchers found that lunar pits and caves reach stable temperatures, making them potentially suitable for human life.

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  • Space

Parts of the moon have stable temperatures fit for humans, researchers find

Researchers discovered that lunar pits and caves could provide stable temperatures around 63 degrees Fahrenheit, leading to new possibilities for experiments and life there.

August 01, 2022
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By:
  • Shauneen Miranda

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  • Economy

Why the American Dream is more attainable in some cities than others

A blockbuster new study reveals a key factor explaining rates of upward mobility.

August 01, 2022
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By:
  • Greg Rosalsky
Delta-8 products are set for testing at Virginia Commonwealth University's forensic science lab. These products come in different forms and packaging, many of which are designed to look like candies or cereal.

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  • National

States look to regulate weed alternatives like delta-8 as sales explode

Delta-8 is a hemp product designed to get users high, but misleading labels or added chemicals have caused people to get sick. And a lack of federal regulation or guidance has states stepping in.

July 31, 2022
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By:
  • Ben Paviour
An illustration of Qikiqtania wakei (center) in the water with its larger cousin, Tiktaalik roseae.

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  • Science

This fish evolved to walk on land — then said 'nope' and went back to the water

In a move reflective of a viral meme, a new study shows that an ancient fish really did evolve to walk out of the water, only to then go back to the sea.

July 31, 2022
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By:
  • Kai McNamee
Mauna Kea is considered sacred to Native Hawaiians. It also happens to be ideal for observatories.

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  • National

On a stunning Hawaiian mountain, the fight over telescopes is nearing a peaceful end

Mauna Kea is considered sacred to Native Hawaiians. It also happens to be ideal for space observatories. Now, a long running fight over the mountain's future may be coming to an end.

July 31, 2022
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  • GUILLERMO MOLERO
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