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What's the point of a space station around the moon?
- Feb 4, 2026
The Lunar Gateway is a planned space station that will orbit the moon. It is part of the NASA‑led Artemis program. Artemis aims to return humans to th...
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Reproduction in space, an environment hostile to human biology
- Feb 4, 2026
As commercial spaceflight draws ever closer and time spent in space continues to extend, the question of reproductive health beyond the bounds of plan...
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Urban light pollution disrupts nighttime melatonin in wild nurse sharks
- Feb 3, 2026
Artificial light from major coastal cities can disrupt the nighttime biology of sharks, according to new research that provides the first-ever measure...
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Study finds long-term research partnerships can strengthen sustainable urban farming
- Feb 3, 2026
In South and West Dallas, initiatives like Restorative Farms have turned vacant lots into hubs for fresh produce, job training, and sustainable practi...
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Modeling finds old-growth wildfire risk highest where low-severity fires once burned
- Feb 3, 2026
A new analysis shows that the Pacific Northwest's mature and old-growth forests are most at risk of severe wildfire in areas that historically burned...
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New framework maps seven pillars for judging research trustworthiness
- Feb 3, 2026
A new paper proposes a systems-level framework for evaluating the trustworthiness of research findings across methods and approaches. The paper, title...
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One-of-a-kind 'plasma tunnel' recreates extreme conditions spacecraft face upon reentry
- Feb 3, 2026
Picture a spacecraft returning to Earth after a long journey. The vehicle slams into the planet's atmosphere at roughly 17,000 miles per hour. A shock...
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Global plastics treaty negotiations: Success is still possible, researchers argue
- Feb 3, 2026
Plastic pollution is causing severe problems worldwide. However, negotiations at the United Nations in Geneva last August did not result in the expect...
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Agave or bust! Mexican long-nosed bats head farther north in search of sweet nectar
- Feb 3, 2026
Mexican long-nosed bats have a taste for agave, their tongues designed to lap up the famous desert plant's nectar during nightly flights. It's not jus...
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SpaceX grounds Falcon 9 missions, could impact ISS launch
- Feb 3, 2026
NASA said Tuesday its next crew rotation to the International Space Station could be delayed after SpaceX announced it was grounding flights of its Fa...
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Even larvae mind the social bubble: How they adjust their behavior in response to social surroundings
- Feb 3, 2026
Imagine enjoying a tasty dinner alone at home—you may freely indulge without worrying about others. Now imagine sharing the same meal with friends or...
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The rise and fall (and rise again) of gold prices: What's going on?
- Feb 3, 2026
In late January, the gold price reached an all-time peak of around US $5,500 (£4,025). January 30 saw one of the largest one-day falls in prices, whic...