Science Apr 03
The alarming rise of cancer in young adults and steps that could lower the riskBy William Brangham
Apr 03
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The alarming rise of cancer in young adults and steps that could lower the risk
We tend to think of cancer as a disease that mainly affects older people, but an increasing number of diagnoses are happening amongst the young. What is behind this alarming rise? And can anything be done to prevent it? Horizons…
By William Brangham, Madison Staten, Satvi Sunkara, Juliet Fuisz, Alexa Gold, Zoie Lambert
Science Apr 03
WATCH: NASA shares update on Artemis II mission around the moon, 2 days after launch
NASA’s Artemis II astronauts fired their engines and blazed toward the moon Thursday night, breaking free of the chains that have trapped humanity in shallow laps around Earth in the decades since Apollo.
By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press
Science Apr 03
PHOTOS: Artemis II astronauts capture Earth's brilliant beauty
The first photo taken by commander Reid Wiseman shows a curved slice of Earth in one of the capsule’s windows.
By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press
Science Apr 02
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Artemis II astronauts embark on voyage around the moon
A day after liftoff, Artemis II is now well on its way. Four astronauts are on a ten-day voyage around the moon and back, traveling deeper into space than any human has ever before. For more about what’s happening now…
By Miles O'Brien, Kate Tobin, Azhar Merchant
Apr 01
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Artemis II launch sends 4 astronauts on mission around the moon
By Miles O'Brien, Azhar Merchant
For the first time in more than 50 years, the United States is sending astronauts back toward the moon. NASA launched Artemis II from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, sending a crew of four astronauts on a 10-day voyage.
Apr 01
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What you need to know about desalination, a growing source of drinking water as scarcity deepens
By Annika Hammerschlag, Associated Press
As climate change intensifies droughts, disrupts rainfall patterns and fuels wildfires, more regions are turning to the sea for drinking water.
Apr 01
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WATCH: Artemis II blasts off on journey sending astronauts around the moon
By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press
Four astronauts embarked on a high-stakes flight around the moon Wednesday, humanity’s first lunar voyage in more than half a century and the thrilling leadoff in NASA’s push toward a landing in two years.
Mar 31
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What to know about Rice's whale, a rare species in the way of Trump's plans for more Gulf drilling
By Tammy Webber, Associated Press
Scientists fear that expanding oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico could push the giant mammal to extinction.
Mar 31
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Trump's Endangered Species Committee exempts oil and gas drilling in the Gulf from rules
By Matthew Brown, Associated Press
Critics say the move could doom a rare whale species and harm other marine life. Nicknamed the “God Squad” by groups who say it can decide a species’ fate, the committee comprises several Trump administration officials.
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