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Science • May 15

SpaceX Dragon Lifts Off to Resupply Expedition 74 Crew

At 6:05 p.m. EDT, nearly 6500 pounds of scientific investigations and cargo launched to the International Space Station aboard the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft...

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Science • May 15

A New Theory of Dark Matter Could Solve Three Cosmic Mysteries

A study led by UC Riverside physicist Hai-Bo Yu suggests that a new type of dark matter could explain three astrophysical puzzles across vastly different...

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Science • May 15

Northern lights may be viewable in these states this weekend. See list

More Americans across several states may have a few chances to view nature's light show, the northern lights, this weekend. After some light viewing on the...

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Science • May 15

Rubin Tracks Skyscraper-Size Asteroids, Failed Supernovas, and Interstellar Visitors

Astronomers are preparing for a new era of big-data astronomy, and results are already starting to arrive.

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Science • May 15

Mysterious Wall Stone Turned Out to Be an Unexpected Treasure

It all started with a simple landscaping project. Retired chicken farmer Mihail Mihailidis just wanted to build a retaining wall. He acquired a block of...

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Science • May 15

Missions to Ocean Moons Face a Strange Hazard Scientists Didn’t Expect

The frozen worlds orbiting Jupiter and Saturn might be encapsulated in "fluffy ice" that could send landers spiraling down a pit of icy space slush,...

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Science • May 15

Giant with a very long neck. Scientists uncover new dinosaur species

A new giant dinosaur species dubbed the "Last Titan" has been discovered in Thailand, researchers announced this week. The animal is the first sauropod...

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Science • May 15

Neuron imaging captures unconventional receptor route that supports synaptic communication

All cells, whether big or small, short or long, rely on proteins to function properly. In most cells, transporting these proteins is relatively simple.

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Science • May 15

Scientists Found A 66-million-year-old Dinosaur Bone With Collagen Still Intact

For decades, dinosaur bones were thought to be nothing more than stone. But one remarkable fossil is hinting at something far more extraordinary.

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Science • May 15

Scientists identify hidden accelerant in Antarctic ice loss

For years, scientists have warned that melting Antarctic ice could push sea levels dangerously higher by the end of this century.

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Science • May 15

Starship set for 1st 2026 flight test. Inside critical SpaceX launch

SpaceX is preparing to launch its Starship megarocket for the first time since October in what could be the most critical test of the vehicle yet.

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Science • May 15

Psyche spacecraft bound for asteroid belt to get speed boost from Mars

NASA's Psyche spacecraft will use Mars' gravity today (May 15) for a crucial boost on its six-year journey to a metallic asteroid.

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Science • May 15

Why is almost everyone right-handed? The answer may lie in how we learned to walk

It is one of the strangest puzzles in human evolution. About 90% of people across every human culture favor their right hand—with no other primate species...

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Science • May 15

New dinosaur weighing as much as 9 elephants identified by scientists

CBS News 24/7 Live. Scientists have identified a massive new dinosaur from remains discovered in Thailand, with the creature estimated to have weighed as...

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Science • May 15

Northern Lights Alert: These States May See The Aurora Friday Night

Areas within eight states have a “low” chance of seeing the northern lights Friday, according to NOAA. The forecast includes northeastern Washington,...

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Science • May 15

For the First Time, Scientists See the Universe’s Skeleton in Incredible Detail Thanks to JWST

For billions of years, the universe has kept its grand design secret. Now, a powerful space telescope is pulling back the curtain, revealing a structure...

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Science • May 15

Skeletal remains of new dinosaur weighing as much as 9 elephants discovered by scientists: "The last titan"

Scientists have identified a massive new dinosaur from remains discovered in Thailand, with the creature estimated to have weighed as much as nine adult...

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Science • May 15

Diagrams of Antarctic Ice Shelf Melt (IMAGE)

Top: A diagram illustrating the Antarctic ice shelf melt interactions between a floating glacier and warm water. Bottom: A heat map depicting the...

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Science • May 15

How Far Has NASA’s Perseverance Rover Traveled on Mars? The Answer May Surprise You

NASA's Perseverance rover is living up to its name as its total distance traveled approaches the length of a marathon. Over the past five years,...

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Science • May 15

Webb Telescope Captures Glimpse Of Universe’s First Galaxies

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have observed one of the earliest galaxies, revealing the chemical fingerprints of the universe's first...

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