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No one wants data centers in their neighborhood — is space really the answer?

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No one wants data centers in their neighborhood — is space really the answer?

US births dropped last year, suggesting the 2024 uptick was short-lived

US births dropped last year, suggesting the 2024 uptick was short-lived

Can apes play pretend? Scientists use an imaginary tea party to find out

Can apes play pretend? Scientists use an imaginary tea party to find out

Companies can now claim ‘no artificial colors’ if they add plant-based color to food

Companies can now claim ‘no artificial colors’ if they add plant-based color to food

Pandemic disruptions to health care worsened cancer survival, study suggests

Pandemic disruptions to health care worsened cancer survival, study suggests

Musk vows to put data centers in space and run them on solar power but experts have their doubts

Musk vows to put data centers in space and run them on solar power but experts have their doubts

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Experimental cholesterol-lowering pill may offer new option for millions

Experimental cholesterol-lowering pill may offer new option for millions

Study ties particle pollution from wildfire smoke to 24,100 US deaths per year

Study ties particle pollution from wildfire smoke to 24,100 US deaths per year

NASA investigating hydrogen leak during Artemis II rehearsal as Virginia team advances crew‑safety work

NASA investigating hydrogen leak during Artemis II rehearsal as Virginia team advances crew‑safety work

NASA delays astronauts’ lunar trip until March after hydrogen leaks mar fueling test

NASA delays astronauts’ lunar trip until March after hydrogen leaks mar fueling test

Mapping the genetic code of ocean life at the Smithsonian

Mapping the genetic code of ocean life at the Smithsonian

Musk Inc.? Billionaire combines his rocket and AI businesses before an expected IPO this year

Musk Inc.? Billionaire combines his rocket and AI businesses before an expected IPO this year

Collar cams offer a bear’s eye view into the lives of grizzlies on Alaska’s desolate North Slope

Collar cams offer a bear’s eye view into the lives of grizzlies on Alaska’s desolate North Slope

NASA hit by fuel leaks during a practice countdown of the moon rocket that will fly with astronauts

NASA hit by fuel leaks during a practice countdown of the moon rocket that will fly with astronauts

Artemis II continues countdown rehearsal

Artemis II continues countdown rehearsal

Japan retrieves rare earth-rich mud from seabed to lower reliance on China

Japan retrieves rare earth-rich mud from seabed to lower reliance on China

Eyes to the Skies for February: Rocket launch, winter constellations, eclipse and more

Eyes to the Skies for February: Rocket launch, winter constellations, eclipse and more

NASA begins a practice countdown for its first moonshot with astronauts in more than 50 years

NASA begins a practice countdown for its first moonshot with astronauts in more than 50 years

NASA delays the first Artemis moonshot with astronauts because of extreme cold at the launch site

NASA delays the first Artemis moonshot with astronauts because of extreme cold at the launch site

Is your drinking water safe after the Potomac River sewage spill?

Is your drinking water safe after the Potomac River sewage spill?

This little-known Smithsonian collection is known as the ‘library of marine life’

This little-known Smithsonian collection is known as the ‘library of marine life’

A sea turtle with 3 flippers swims free after Florida rehab, now followed by satellite

A sea turtle with 3 flippers swims free after Florida rehab, now followed by satellite

It’s one storm after another for much of the US, but the next one’s path is uncertain

It’s one storm after another for much of the US, but the next one’s path is uncertain

‘Doomsday Clock’ moves closer to midnight over threats from nuclear weapons, climate change and AI

‘Doomsday Clock’ moves closer to midnight over threats from nuclear weapons, climate change and AI

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