Seven Ticks Hitched Very Long Rides to Connecticut
The nonnative species from Europe, Latin America and Eastern Africa reached the United States by latching on to travelers, a
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The Fight to Save Hawaii’s Coconut Palms
An invasive beetle is killing coconut trees across the archipelago, and spreading fast. Researchers are racing to contain it.
Read MoreNASA Is Getting Fired Up About a Nuclear Reactor on the Moon
Placing an atomic energy source on the lunar surface is “not science fiction,” experts say, but does pose technical challenges.
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A Zoo in Denmark Wants to Feed Your Pets to Its Predators
A Danish zoo is asking owners of companion animals nearing life’s end to instead donate them as food for captive
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NASA’s Acting Administrator Calls for a Nuclear Reactor on the Moon
The acceleration of nuclear development is part of the Trump administration’s efforts to focus NASA on human spaceflight. A reactor
Read MoreScientists Finally Identify Killer Microbe Behind ‘Terrifying’ Sea Star Disease
A mysterious epidemic has wiped out billions of sea stars in recent years. A new study finally identifies the bacterium
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A Voyage to Bring Norway’s Lighthouses Into the 21st Century
More than 2,000 navigational beacons, big and small, oversee the nation’s 60,000-mile-long coast. Now they need an upgrade.
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Fraudulent Scientific Papers Are Rapidly Increasing, Study Finds
A statistical analysis found that the number of fake journal articles being churned out by “paper mills” is doubling every
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SpaceX, NASA Launch Astronauts to Space Station as Clouds Stay Just Far Enough Away
After a scrubbed launch on Thursday, four astronauts lifted off from Florida and will dock at the International Space Station
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Radioactive Wasps Found at Nuclear Site in South Carolina Could Be a ‘Red Flag,’ Expert Says
Four radioactive wasp nests may indicate previously undetected environmental contamination at the decades-old Savannah River Site. Here’s what to know.
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