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Science • Apr 13

Lyrid meteor shower returns to Nevada. Here’s when it peaks

The Lyrid meteor shower returns to Nevada skies this April. Here's when it peaks and how to find the best viewing spots.

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Science • Apr 13

Two Monsters, One Galaxy, and a Collision 100 Years Away!

Deep in the heart of a distant galaxy, two monsters are locked in a death spiral and for the first time, they have been caught them in the act.

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Science • Apr 13

NASA Invites Media to Rollout Event for Artemis III Moon Rocket Stage

NASA will roll the largest section of the agency's SLS (Space Launch System) rocket, which will launch the second crewed Artemis mission, out of the...

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Science • Apr 13

Physicists discover how to reverse 'quantum scrambling'

Quantum computers stand to revolutionize research by helping investigators solve certain problems exponentially faster than with conventional computers.

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Science • Apr 13

Scientists Discover New Marine Species Hiding in South Korea’s Deepest Coastal Waters

Scientists in South Korea have uncovered a new species of chiton, Acanthochitona feroxa, hiding in plain sight along the country's coasts.

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Science • Apr 13

Remote volcano wakes up after 700,000 years of dormant silence

Taftan volcano in southeastern Iran rose 3.5 inches over 10 months, signaling that it is waking up after 700000 years of dormancy.

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Science • Apr 13

Space Station captures, berths Cygnus XL ’S.S. Steven R. Nagel’ cargo spacecraft

A Northrop Grumman Cygnus XL spacecraft is captured by the Canadarm2 on the International Space Station on Monday, April 13, 2026. Image: NASA.

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Science • Apr 13

Ground-Nesting Bee Populations Don't Get Publicity But They're Everywhere

Honeybees get attention in environmental fundraising campaigns because people don't understand pollination.(1)

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Science • Apr 13

What's next for NASA after Artemis II crew completes historic moon mission

After Artemis II successfully completed a 10-day journey around the moon, here's a look at what's next for NASA and the Artemis program.

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Science • Apr 13

Christina Koch reunites with dog after historic Artemis II mission

A newly released video shows Artemis II astronaut Christina Koch reuniting with her dog and her dog's excited reaction.

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Science • Apr 13

Heartwarming video shows Artemis II astronaut Christina Koch reuniting with her dog

Koch is seen on Instagram embracing her ecstatic dog, Sadie, for the first time since she returned to Earth from her mission around the moon.

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Science • Apr 13

New fruit wash removes 94% pesticides, keeps grapes fresh 15 days at room temp

New plant-based fruit wash not only cleans produce more effectively but also slows spoilage and moisture loss.

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Science • Apr 13

‘Let's be this more.' Artemis II pilot Victor Glover comes home to cheering neighbors

The NASA pilot arrived home in League City, Texas, on Monday following his historic 695000-mile journey to the moon.

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Science • Apr 13

Astronomers Just Nailed Down the Universe’s Expansion Rate... and Now They Have More Questions

Using a new framework, astronomers arrived at the most precise measurement of our universe's expansion rate—but things still don't add up, they say.

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Science • Apr 13

Beneath this cemetery, 5.5 million wild bees form a giant underground city vital to spring pollination

To save money, Rachel Fordyce parked her car for free at Ithaca's East Hill Plaza and walked through East Lawn Cemetery to her job as a technician in an...

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Science • Apr 13

Late-night Florida rocket launch. Best places to watch, liftoff time

SpaceX plans to launch a Falcon 9 rocket in the very early morning hours of April 14. Here's when and where to see liftoff.

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Science • Apr 13

Cornell Researchers Record One of the Largest Ground-Nesting Bee Populations Ever Documented

ITHACA, N.Y. — In a remarkable discovery that highlights the hidden biodiversity in overlooked urban spaces, researchers at Cornell University have...

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Science • Apr 13

Northrop Grumman Resupply Mission Reaches ISS

Northrop Grumman's 24th NASA contracted Cygnus resupply mission spacecraft rendezvoused with the seven-person International Space Station on April 13.

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Science • Apr 13

NASA science faces 'very serious threat' from new White House budget, experts say

The Planetary Society warns that the White House's proposed FY2027 cuts could lead to the cancellation of major NASA initiatives and missions.

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Science • Apr 13

A tiny twist and synthetic diamond put superconductivity on a switch, opening a new route to lossless electronics

Researchers have discovered evidence that superconductivity can be controlled by influencing the surrounding environment, a finding that may lead to more...

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