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NASA and Boeing to Provide Update on Starliner Spacecraft

NASA and Boeing will hold a briefing to discuss the Starliner spacecraft after its first crewed mission.

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Increase in bogong moth sightings reported in New South Wales

Residents of New South Wales have reported a significant increase in sightings of bogong moths, an endangered species.

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NASA seeks public cloud photographs for satellite project

NASA has extended the deadline for public submissions of cloud photographs for a satellite project.

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Microbes from Earth can survive conditions similar to those on Enceladus

Researchers found that Earth microbes can survive conditions similar to those on Enceladus, increasing the potential for extraterrestrial life.

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Olive ridley turtles observed nesting on California beaches

A female olive ridley sea turtle was observed nesting on California beaches, prompting scientific investigation into the significance of this event.

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UK to join EU ocean science program to improve weather forecasting

The UK will join the EU's OceanEye program to enhance weather forecasting.

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Ancient wall discovered in Paris may indicate original settlement site

An ancient Gallo-Roman wall has been discovered in Paris, potentially confirming the city's original settlement site.

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Archaeological finds at Bath Assembly Rooms reveal Roman ditches

Archaeologists discovered a network of Roman ditches and artifacts during restoration work at Bath Assembly Rooms.

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Amateur archaeologist discovers Roman silver denarii in Germany

An amateur archaeologist discovered a large hoard of Roman silver coins in Germany, leading to an excavation that uncovered significant historical artifacts.

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Over 150,000 underwater explosives deployed at Tasmanian salmon farms since 2016

Over 150,000 underwater explosives have been deployed at Tasmanian salmon farms to deter seals since 2016, raising concerns about wildlife management practices.

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New stick insect species identified in Queensland, Australia

Researchers in Australia have identified two new species of stick insects in far north Queensland.

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Scientists study storm clouds over wildfires to understand their dynamics

Researchers conducted airborne missions to study storm clouds that form over intense wildfires.

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Researchers study storm clouds over wildfires using airborne missions

Researchers are conducting airborne missions to study storm clouds that develop over intense wildfires to better understand their impact on climate and fire behavior.

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Physicist critiques efforts of tech billionaires to achieve immortality

Professor Jim Al-Khalili critiques the efforts of tech billionaires to achieve immortality, highlighting the futility of extreme health interventions.

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UFO files include footage of airborne objects reported by Navy officer

A US Navy officer reported observing bright airborne objects, and footage of this encounter has been released as part of UFO files.

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T. rex's body temperature found to be similar to modern mammals

Scientists discovered that T. rex had a body temperature similar to modern mammals by analyzing fossilized teeth.

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New cat species identified in Bolivia

A new species of wild feline called tilcayo has been discovered in Bolivia's Yungas forest.

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New wild cat species discovered in Bolivia

Researchers have identified a new species of wild cat in Bolivia's Yungas forest, known as the tilcayo.

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Three wild dog brothers complete Africa's longest recorded journey

Three endangered African wild dog brothers completed a 2,500-mile journey to establish new territory after leaving their pack.

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Mathematician examines optical illusions in Parthenon design

A UK mathematician's study challenges the belief that the Parthenon's design was intended to correct optical illusions.

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Wildfires in Indonesia threaten orangutan research site in Borneo

Wildfires in Indonesia are threatening a key orangutan research site in Borneo.

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Scientists identify nine new sponge species in Alaska's deep-sea ecosystem

Scientists have discovered nine new deep-sea sponge species off the coast of Alaska, increasing the total number of known sponge species in the region to 232.

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First death of Australian sea lion from H5 bird flu confirmed on Kangaroo Island

An endangered Australian sea lion has died from H5 bird flu on Kangaroo Island.

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Mastodon tooth discovered by California scientist

A 10,000-year-old tooth from an ancient Pacific mastodon was discovered in San Mateo County by a California scientist.

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Chesapeake Bay blue crab population shows signs of recovery after previous declines

The blue crab population in the Chesapeake Bay has increased after a period of low numbers, though scientists are uncertain about the reasons for this rebound.

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First known adult T rex footprints discovered in North Dakota

Researchers have identified the first known adult Tyrannosaurus rex footprints in North Dakota.

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Concerns Raised Over AI's Role in Biological Research

Concerns have been raised about the misuse of AI in biological research, particularly in developing biological weapons.

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Concerns about AI in biological research and potential misuse

Anthropic disrupted five attempts to misuse its AI models for developing biological weapons, raising concerns about AI's role in dangerous bioscience experiments.

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Concerns Raised About AI and Biological Research Safety

Anthropic disrupted five incidents where its AI models were potentially misused for biological weapons research, raising concerns about safety in AI and biological research.

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NASA invites public to submit sky photographs for research purposes

NASA is inviting the public to submit photographs of the sky for scientific research on cloud formation and climate.