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Biological 'superspreader' event could be imminent as more than 1,000 ships idle in the Strait of Hormuz, scientists warnThe prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz may pose significant biosecurity hazards as well as economic impacts, with potentially devastating consequences for global ecosystems and human health.
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'We're trying this out of frustration': Marmots star in OnlyFans account as researchers desperately look for ways to raise funds amid US budget cutsAs U.S. federal research budgets continue to be slashed, a team of marmot researchers have turned to unconventional sources of funding.
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'This was one of the most arduous expeditions I've ever done': Scientists confirm that 15-mile-wide pit found on Google Maps is ancient meteor craterJoël Lapointe was using Google Maps to plan a camping trail through Quebec's Côte-Nord region when he stumbled across a large indentation. Now, scientists have confirmed that the pit was indeed a meteor impact crater that dates back roughly 390 million years.
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'Explosive diarrhea' parasite infections confirmed in hundreds of people across US, with 1,251 in Michigan aloneMichigan has been particularly hard hit by the cyclosporiasis outbreak, with 1,251 cases reported — the highest in the state's history.
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'Uncharted territory': Record-high ocean temperatures confirmed for June as El Niño strengthens its gripGlobal sea surface temperatures reached record highs for June as a newly declared El Niño hit the Pacific Ocean, prompting concerns over extreme weather, flooding, sea level rise and stress to global ocean ecosystems.
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11-year-old boy in Canada dies from rabies after waking up with a bat on his faceAfter an 11-year-old boy died of rabies, doctors are urging the public to seek medical attention following exposure to bats, even when no obvious scratches or bite marks are visible.
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Life on Mars, a curious human cousin and more in this week's science news.Science news this week June 27, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.
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NASA administrator hails 'Golden Age' of lunar exploration as Moon Base plans unveiledThe space agency described the moon base as a sprawling city-like lunar outpost stretching over hundreds of square miles.
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A pill can stop people from developing COVID after being exposed to the virus, trial findsA pill called ensitrelvir is the first drug shown to effectively reduce infection after exposure to SARS-CoV-2.
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Northern lights may be visible from several US states Friday and Saturday as giant hole opens up in sun's atmosphereA large hole opened up in the sun's atmosphere this week, spewing high-speed solar winds that will paint northern lights displays across several U.S. states this weekend.
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115 million-year-old dinosaur tracks unearthed in Texas after devastating floodsWhile clearing debris from the devastating floods in Texas in July, volunteers uncovered 15 large dinosaur footprints thought to belong to a formidable prehistoric predator.
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NASA's Hubble telescope reveals most detailed photos of interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS to dateNew images from the Hubble telescope show an extrasolar entity as it hurtles through our solar system at speeds of more than 130,000 mph (210,000 km/h).
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Russia earthquake: Magnitude 8.8 megaquake hits Kamchatka, generating tsunamis across the PacificThe 8.8 magnitude megaquake is the joint-sixth largest earthquake ever recorded and the first tsunami waves have already hit Oahu, Hawaii.
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Earth is starting to spin faster — and scientists are considering doing something unprecedentedTwo days this summer have been unusually short, with the shortest expected on Aug. 5, leading global timekeepers to consider adding a negative leap second.
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'Anti-aging' magic mushrooms and record-breaking internet speedsScience news this week July 19, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.
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Do sloths fart? New video finally settles age old questionFor years, it's been assumed that sloths don't fart. But new footage has thrown this theory into question.
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'Bringing back' giant ancient birds and a shift in Earth's polesScience news this week June 12, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.
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Earth just had a freakishly short day, but the fastest day of the year is yet to comeJuly 9 was unusually short thanks to changes in how fast the Earth is spinning. But two other days this summer are expected to be even shorter.
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A unique new blood type and 'spiderwebs' on MarsScience news this week June 28, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.
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'City-killer' asteroid swarms and a buried toddler 'Ice Prince'Science news this week June 7, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.
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Elon Musk threatens to decommission SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft after Trump feud. What does it mean for the US space industry?A war of words between SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and President Donald Trump could lead to significant fallout for U.S.-led space exploration.
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Earth's 'leaking' core and strange signals from spaceScience news this week May 31, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.
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'Super-vision' contact lenses and bacteria in spaceScience news this week May 24, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.
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Cucumbers recalled after multistate Salmonella outbreak leaves dozens sickCDC and FDA officials are investigating the outbreak after 9 patients were hospitalized amid cucumber recall.
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