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Scientists Have Bred Woolly Mice

By Jeffrey Kluger

Private Lunar Lander Blue Ghost Aces Moon Touchdown

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NOAA: DOGE Fires Hundreds of Employees at Climate Disaster Agency

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Katy Perry, Gayle King Will Fly to Space

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How Climate Change Will Affect Seasons

As the warming trend continues, experts say the four seasons as we know them will change.

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Beaches on Mars Once Rivaled Those on Earth

Earth may now be home to the most glorious beaches in the solar system , but 3 billion years ago, it may have been Mars that took the crown.

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What Makes Pluto So Intriguing

Pluto was discovered 95 years ago. It has captured imaginations ever since.

Do You Need to Worry About an Asteroid Hitting Earth?

An incoming space rock could collide with our planet in 2032—but the odds are low.

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How Climate Change Impacts Winter Weather

With much of the U.S. blanked in snow this week, many might be wondering what our warming climate means for the future of our winters. 

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Why Climate Change Sometimes Brings Major Winter Storms

Winter storms will not become a thing of the past as temperatures rise. Here's how climate change affects snow storms.

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The Plastic vs. Paper Straw Debate, Explained

Here’s what to know about the history and controversy of straws after Trump issued an executive order about them.

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How to See February's Snow Moon

The second full moon of 2025 will be at its peak this week.

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A New Space Telescope Will Unravel a Great Cosmic Mystery

The riddle of dark matter, which is thought to make up 68% of the universe, may be solved at last.

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How Climate Change Is Affecting the NFL

New data finds rising temperatures affecting games in 30 football cities.

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Asteroid Samples Contain Building Blocks of Life

Two new studies from the asteroid Bennu reveal pre-biology deep in space.

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'What Are UFOs' Examines Our Fascination with the Unknown

There are trillions of planets out there. Are any of them sending spaceships our way?

By Jeffrey Kluger

Why Messy SpaceX and Blue Origin Launches Are Good News

Flawed rocket launches by SpaceX and Blue Origin still leave both companies in position to dominate the space sector.

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How Dangerous Winds Fuel Los Angeles Wildfires

The Santa Anas have been rocket fuel for the flames—and that may not change.

By Jeffrey Kluger

NASA's Mars Rover Mission to Bring Samples Home Is at Risk

An exploding budget and an unraveling schedule spell disappointment for NASA's mission to learn more about Mars's history.

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L.A. Fires Show Reality of 1.5°C of Warming

The planet crosses an important temperature threshold while wildfires ravage southern California.

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