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Large chunk of suspected space debris found in Australian desert
The Australian Space Agency said the object "is likely a propellant tank or pressure vessel from a space launch vehicle."
Chinese Nobel Prize-winning physicist Chen Ning Yang dies at 103
Yang, considered one of the most influential scientists in modern physics, was famous for the Yang–Mills theory he developed with Robert Mills.
Gene engineering of wild plants and animals gets nod of approval from top environmental groups
Controversial efforts to "de-extinct" archaic creatures, like the so-called "dire wolf," fall under the umbrella, as well.
Stunning micro images reveal the invisible world around us
Nikon's annual Small World competition showcases images of a world that humans can't usually see, as captured through the lens of a microscope.
More than 20 states sue EPA over canceled grants for solar power
Under the Trump administration, the EPA canceled a $7 billion program aimed at making solar power accessible to low-income households. 
As the U.S. and China race to the moon, America's hopes rest on SpaceX — and it's behind
China wants astronauts on the moon by 2030. For NASA to get back there first, it needs SpaceX to quickly complete its Starship rocket.
The world is heading to add 57 superhot days a year, but study indicates it could have been worse
Efforts to curb emissions that started with the Paris climate agreement have had a significant effect, the study found.
SpaceX completes 11th test flight of its Starship rocket
Acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy said the mission was "another major step toward landing Americans on the Moon’s south pole."
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory lays off 550 workers
The director of the California lab said the layoffs — around 10% of the JPL workforce — are not a result of the government shutdown.
Climate change
Inside the scramble to save lives as deadly heat menaces the Southwest
Maricopa County and Clark County offer a cautionary tale about what it takes to keep people alive in extreme temperatures.
Two greenish comets are streaking across the night sky this month
The comets can be seen from the Northern Hemisphere as their orbits take them through our cosmic backyard.
