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Virginia teen named ‘America’s Top Young Scientist’ for skin cancer-fighting soap

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October 14

PHOTOS: ‘Ring of Fire’ solar eclipse doesn’t disappoint

A ‘Ring of Fire’ solar eclipse will cross the US this weekend. Here’s what you need to know

Super Harvest Full Moon to shine down on DC area Thursday and Friday

What’s in store for skywatchers this fall? Planets galore and the moon’s shadow

The outlook for colorful fall foliage in the DC area? Not spectacular — and short-lived

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Rare and aggressive: Understanding the skin cancer that took Jimmy Buffett’s life

Howard Co. is first in Maryland to give paramedics ability to do blood transfusions

‘Major fireball event’ visible across DC region

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August 31

PHOTOS: World gazes in wonder at rare ‘full super blue moon’

A super sky show Wednesday night: How to catch the ‘full super blue moon’

Environmentalists on how to reduce Chesapeake Bay flooding risk: Plant more trees

Dominion, Dulles Airport break ground on huge solar farm next week

Fairfax Co. sees more spotted lanternflies — and they’re getting ready to lay eggs

After LK-99 letdown, scientists still hopeful to find ‘Holy Grail’ superconductor

Lucky stars: Shenandoah ‘Night Sky Festival’ coincides with perfect Perseid meteor shower this weekend

Can AI save the planet? Some Marylanders are trying to make the case

Flipping a light switch could be a new weapon in the fight against Alzheimer’s

DC’s first UFO lobbyist is ‘pleased and worried’ after Capitol Hill hearing

Look up to the sky: It’s a rocket launch — and a Supermoon

Study of plan to shore up vanishing Chesapeake Bay island is underway

Grab a telescope and a beach chair: Shenandoah Night Sky Festival to feature Perseid meteor shower

NASA celebrates 65 years of interstellar exploration

DC, Maryland join coalition opposing 3M settlement over ‘forever chemicals’ contamination