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CDC nominee says she won’t betray science — while declining to challenge Kennedy’s actions

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CDC nominee says she won’t betray science — while declining to challenge Kennedy’s actions

Faint new planet is revealed around a young star after a decade in hiding

Faint new planet is revealed around a young star after a decade in hiding

Study shows a blood test can help identify healthy people at high risk for Alzheimer’s disease

Study shows a blood test can help identify healthy people at high risk for Alzheimer’s disease

Mystery bidder buys T. rex nicknamed ‘Gus’ for a record $50 million

Mystery bidder buys T. rex nicknamed ‘Gus’ for a record $50 million

American marine biologist and conservationist shot dead in the Philippines

American marine biologist and conservationist shot dead in the Philippines

An experimental Alzheimer’s drug shows promise targeting a different brain protein, new study shows

An experimental Alzheimer’s drug shows promise targeting a different brain protein, new study shows

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In a sweet discovery, astronomers find sugar lurking in the space between stars

In a sweet discovery, astronomers find sugar lurking in the space between stars

Japan’s space agency conducts first test flight for experimental reusable rocket

Japan’s space agency conducts first test flight for experimental reusable rocket

China takes a page from SpaceX and recaptures the first stage of a rocket to reuse it

China takes a page from SpaceX and recaptures the first stage of a rocket to reuse it

Wally Funk, aviation pioneer who was the oldest woman to travel into space, dies at 87

Wally Funk, aviation pioneer who was the oldest woman to travel into space, dies at 87

What to know about protecting pets from the New World screwworm fly

What to know about protecting pets from the New World screwworm fly

Artemis II astronauts reunite with their moonship 3 months after record-breaking flight

Artemis II astronauts reunite with their moonship 3 months after record-breaking flight

Maryland school districts face fall deadline to set AI policies

Maryland school districts face fall deadline to set AI policies

WTOP tests an urban legend with an egg and a hot driveway

WTOP tests an urban legend with an egg and a hot driveway

Rescue mission launches to save NASA telescope that’s falling back to Earth

Rescue mission launches to save NASA telescope that’s falling back to Earth

Elkridge facility offers new alternative to burial and cremation

Elkridge facility offers new alternative to burial and cremation

Australian officials ask fans to respect the privacy of Neil, a 1-ton seal who respects nothing

Australian officials ask fans to respect the privacy of Neil, a 1-ton seal who respects nothing

Last-minute launch problem delays satellite rescue mission for NASA

Last-minute launch problem delays satellite rescue mission for NASA

Harvard professor with polarizing alien theories is picked to lead Trump administration UFO council

Harvard professor with polarizing alien theories is picked to lead Trump administration UFO council

Eyes to the Skies: Creating a custom star chart and viewing the Milky Way in July

Eyes to the Skies: Creating a custom star chart and viewing the Milky Way in July

A rare dinosaur fossil from Antarctica is found tucked away in a drawer

A rare dinosaur fossil from Antarctica is found tucked away in a drawer

What’s the significance of Asteroid Day

What’s the significance of Asteroid Day

America 250: How natural gas and propane entered the vehicle fuel market

America 250: How natural gas and propane entered the vehicle fuel market

The largest digital camera ever built begins decade-long survey of the universe

The largest digital camera ever built begins decade-long survey of the universe

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