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Artemis II returns LIVE: NASA prepares for Artemis II crew's perilous return to Earth at record-breaking speeds
Live Updates Friday, April 10, 2026: The latest updates on the Artemis II mission as the crew prepare for reentry to Earth following their 10-day journey around the moon.
'More questions than answers': Experts baffled by Alaskan mammal-eating orcas spotted near Seattle
Three orcas from Alaska surfaced in the waters between Washington state and Canada in March, an area where they've never been documented.
Changing 'just one DNA letter' in female mice triggers growth of male genitalia
Scientists discovered that making a very small change to female mice's DNA caused them to develop male reproductive organs.
AI war games almost always escalate to nuclear strikes, simulation shows
A new study reveals that AI decision-making during conflicts is naturally prone to escalation.
Ancient Korean society practiced human sacrifice and high inbreeding, researchers find
A genomic analysis of dozens of ancient Korean skeletons revealed a special "sacrificial caste" of people.
Chimpanzees in Uganda are locked in a deadly 'civil war' after their group split apart — and scientists don't know why
The first well-observed "civil war" in wild chimpanzees reveals that shifting social ties alone can fracture a group, igniting deadly conflict between former friends.
James Webb telescope spots 'stingray' galaxy system that could solve the mystery of 'little red dots'
A study of the fascinating galaxy system nicknamed "The Stingray" suggests that mysterious little red dots could be a phase in the evolution of galaxies powered by actively feeding black holes, rather than a distinct class of objects.
'RIP, Comet MAPS': Watch the superbright sungrazer become a 'headless wonder' after being ripped apart by the sun
New images show the sungrazer comet C/2026 A1 (MAPS) did not survive its close approach to our home star. Instead, the celestial object briefly turned into a "headless wonder" before fully disintegrating.
Scientists create new type of encryption that protects video files against quantum computing attacks
A newly developed encryption framework aims to protect video data from future quantum attacks, all while running on today's conventional hardware.
There's an issue with the Artemis II heat shield, but NASA isn't worried. Here's why.
The Artemis II astronauts are about to fall to Earth at the fastest speed humans have ever travelled inside a spacecraft with a compromised heat shield. But NASA remains confident they will be safe.
Western states face above-normal wildfire threats this summer. New maps reveal which areas are most at risk.
Amid drought and heat waves, April's national wildfire forecast shows that nearly the entire Western U.S. will face an above-normal risk of wildfires at some point in the next four months.
'No one knows what they are': Researchers discover new type of cell that's seen only during pregnancy
A new map of the "maternal-fetal interface" reveals a new type of cell, as well as the types of cells most likely to be affected in conditions like preeclampsia.
16th-century silver coin discovered near Strait of Magellan marks the spot of a doomed Spanish colony
The newfound coin dates to the 1584 founding of a doomed Spanish settlement in southern Chile.
Full moons of 2026: When to see all 13 moons rise next year
When does the next full moon rise? Find out exactly when to see the full moons of 2026, including the full "Flower Moon" in May.
Keratin may act as a 'brake' for skin inflammation, pointing to potential treatments
Keratin has been linked to skin diseases and inflammation in the past, but now, a new study may have uncovered one reason why.
How to see Comet PanSTARRS as it brightens in the night sky this week
Comet C/2025 R3 (PanSTARRS) could be visible to the naked eye in the predawn sky after April 13 as it makes a close approach to the sun.
Woman's 'biologically implausible' infection led her to sneeze 'worms' out of her nose
Doctors reported a highly unusual case of parasitic fly infection in a woman in Greece.
DNA reveals ancestry of man buried in Stone Age monument in Spain, but his religion remains a mystery
In the Middle Ages, a man was buried in a Stone Age monument in what is now Spain. Now, we finally know his genetic roots, but his religious beliefs are still a mystery.
