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NASA’s Curiosity rover makes its ‘most unexpected’ find on Mars

James Webb Space Telescope: NASA celebrates 2 years and counting with stunning photo

Environmental advocates urge stronger action to reduce polluted runoff from Maryland highways

Like your outfit? Mosquitoes might too

Asteroid Day 2024 celebrations offer reason to look up

The moon charts a new course after the summer solstice … and turns red

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Mountain Valley Pipeline goes into service, starts delivering gas in Virginia

NASA taps George Mason U. to lead space mission that could help find another habitable planet

Maryland fisheries officials, advocates say oyster reef restoration project remains on track

It continues to be peak time for solar activity. Could we see the Northern Lights again in the DC area?

How much do you really know about the sunscreen you’re using?

The real scoop on Monday’s planetary parade

They’re called German cockroaches. Here’s what DNA says about where they really come from

Brain cancer trial at Virginia Tech could be step toward eliminating need for surgery

A rare 6-planet alignment will occur soon. Here’s what to know.

Full Flower Moon covers star Antares Thursday night in ‘occultation’ event

University of Maryland geologist to run simulation that helps astronauts prepare for the moon

Solar storm hits Earth, producing colorful light shows across Northern Hemisphere

Northern lights may be visible in DC area thanks to potentially severe geomagnetic storm

Get ready for Eta Aquariids, one of 2024’s best meteor showers

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Fairfax County’s ‘Wonder Wagon’ widens access to nature

Lung cancer study enrolling participants to research inherited risk

How safe is the air quality in the DC region?

‘Incredibly exciting’: George Washington’s Mount Vernon uncovers jars of 200-year-old cherries