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SpaceX takes over small community in Texas

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SpaceX broke ground on a facility in Boca Chica, Texas, in 2014. While the move has brought some economic development to the area, there's also been some concerns from residents...

Stunning photos of climate change

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These images paint a startling picture of the environmental changes afoot across the globe as temperatures rise.

Nature: California's Mono Lake

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"Sunday Morning" takes us to Mono Lake, east of Yosemite in California, known for its salty waters and mineral deposits. Videographer: Jamie McDonald.

House Democrats release plan to fight climate change

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House Democrats have released a 500-page report with recommendations for government action to help fight climate change. Congresswoman Kathy Castor of Florida is the chair of the House Select Committee...

Venice begins testing floodgates to save iconic Italian city from destruction

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The iconic waters of Venice, Italy have become an extreme threat due to frequent, massive flooding that has seen the city slowly sink for centuries. Now, a long-planned but controversial...

Greenland ice flow likely to speed up

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Flow of the Greenland Ice Sheet is likely to speed up in the future, despite a recent slowdown, because its outlet glaciers slide over wet sediment, not hard rock, new...

Changing tides: Lake Michigan could best support lake trout and steelhead

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Invasive mussels and less nutrients from tributaries have altered the Lake Michigan ecosystem, making it more conducive to the stocking of lake trout and steelhead than Chinook salmon, according to...

Ocean exploration uncovers one of Cuba's hidden natural treasures

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After nearly two years of planning, a team of scientists from the US and Cuba has explored never-before-studied mesophotic coral reefs during a month-long circumnavigation of the entire coast of...

Dissolvable, easy-to-use milk capsules for your coffee

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Have your coffee without spilling the milk: researchers have developed a milk capsule that dissolves when placed in a hot drink. Not only does this reduce the consumption of packaging...

Florida flood risk study identifies priorities for property buyouts

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A study of flood damage in Florida proposes prioritizing property buyouts based on flood risk, ecological value, and socioeconomic conditions. Forecasters say an above-normal hurricane season is likely in the...

Digging in the dirt: Researchers develop new methods for assesing risk of subsurface phosphorus

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New methods for assessing the loss of phosphorus in soil have now been developed by researchers. While current measurements focus mainly on surface runoff, the new research is looking at...

Whales turn tail at ocean mining noise

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A new international study has measured the effect of loud sounds on migrating humpback whales as concern grows as oceans become noisier. Scientists have said one of the main sources...

Reed warblers have a sense for magnetic declination

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Researchers recently showed that migratory reed warblers depend on an internal geomagnetic map to guide them on their long-distance journeys. But it wasn't clear how the birds were solving the...

Study validates East Antarctic ice sheet to remain stable even if western ice sheet melts

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A new study validates that the central core of the East Antarctic ice sheet should remain stable even if the West Antarctic ice sheet melts.

'The Office' spinoff 'The Paper' premieres Sept. 4 on Peacock

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Peacock announced a Sept. 4 premiere date for "The Paper" on Thursday. "The Paper" is a spinoff of NBC's "The Office."

Golfer Charley Hull collapses twice, withdraws from Evian Championship

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English golfer Charley Hull collapsed twice during the first round of the 2025 Evian Championship before withdrawing from the tournament due to illness Thursday in Evian-les-Bains, France.

Watch: 'Upload' final season gets photos, Aug. premiere date

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The fourth and final season of science-fiction comedy series "Upload" is due on Prime Video Aug. 25, the streamer announced Thursday.

Trump says 50% copper tariffs set to begin on Aug. 1

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President Donald Trump says he will put a 50% tariff on copper imports before noting the value of the versatile metal.

Watch: Frank travels to New Foodland in 'Sausage Party: Foodtopia' S2

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Prime Video is previewing Season 2 of "Sausage Party: Foodtopia," which arrives on the streamer Aug. 13. Seth Rogen returns to lead the voice cast.

Watch: Netflix drops trailer for 'Sakamoto Days' Season 1, Part 2

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Netflix released a trailer for Season 1, Part 2 of anime series "Sakamoto Days," which follows a former assassin thrust back into a world of violence to protect his family.

Watch: 'King of the Hill' Season 14 gets a trailer, Ronny Chieng joins cast

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Hulu released a trailer for "King of the Hill" Season 14 and announced Ronny Chieng is joining the cast, taking over the role of Khan Souphanousinphone.

S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit record highs

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The Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 each established record highs, while the Dow made significant gains on Thursday following the potential 50% tariffs on copper and Brazilian imports.

July ranks 2nd for heat globally, hottest recorded on land

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WASHINGTON (AP) -- Earth yet again sizzled with unprecedented heat last month....

A 3-D printed, plastic beaker could help algae grow on Mars

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Algae grown under Mars-like conditions could make bioplastic building materials for structures to harbor life in space.

Deep-sea mining could start soon — before we understand its risks

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The U.S. push to mine international waters for metals defies global efforts to control and protect these fragile ecosystems.

The Ozone Hole : Over 30 Years of Satellite Observations

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AuraHomeAboutSpacecraft and InstrumentsWhy Aura?Science and DataData ResourcesScience FeaturesEducationNewsroom This poster illustrates data from five different missions that tracked the development of the ozone hole from space. Data is presented on globes showing the total...

Citizen scientists will take to the field for U.S. eclipse

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(Reuters) - When the moon passes directly in front of the sun on Aug. 21, casting a deep shadow across the United States, thousands of citizen scientists will be watching...

Giant radar satellite set to probe Earth’s shifts and shudders

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