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A NASA spacecraft will make another close pass of the sun

NASA spacecraft to approach the sun again

A spacecraft from NASA is about to have another close encounter with…
Iguanas likely crossed the Pacific millions of years ago on a record-setting rafting trip

Iguanas probably traveled across the Pacific Ocean millions of years ago on an impressive rafting adventure

NEW YORK – The mystery of how iguanas reached Fiji, a group…
SpaceX launches a new crew to the space station to replace NASA's stuck astronauts

New SpaceX Crew Launched to Replace NASA Astronauts Stranded at Space Station

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The launch of replacements for NASA’s two astronauts…
Vaccinating poultry could help cut soaring egg prices but US remains hesitant

Vaccinating chickens might lower expensive egg costs, yet the United States is cautious.

OMAHA, Neb. – Virus vaccines present a crucial avenue to combat bird…
'Nervous and rushed': Massive Fukushima plant cleanup exposes workers to high radiation and stress

Workers face high radiation levels and stress during challenging Fukushima plant cleanup

The radiation levels at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant have significantly…
Agriculture Department tries to rehire fired workers tied to bird flu response

“Efforts by Agriculture Department to Reemploy Workers Linked to Bird Flu Containment Efforts”

OMAHA, Neb. – The Department of Agriculture is working urgently to rehire…
The scent of the mummy. Research discovers ancient Egyptian remains smell nice

Research Reveals Ancient Egyptian Mummies Have a Pleasant Scent

LONDON – At first whiff, it sounds repulsive: sniff the essence of…
Multiple tremors near Greek island of Santorini shut schools and put residents on edge

Earthquakes near Santorini island lead to school closures and cause concern for locals

ATHENS – After a series of earthquakes near the Greek island of…
Living longer can mean more dementia but there are ways to reduce the risk

Ways to Reduce Dementia Risk and Promote Longevity

WASHINGTON – About a million Americans a year are expected to develop…
Hillary Clinton, George Soros and Denzel Washington will receive the highest US civilian honor

Hillary Clinton, George Soros, and Denzel Washington to be awarded top US civilian honor

WASHINGTON – Hillary Clinton, George Soros, and Denzel Washington are set to…