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Jane Goodall, renowned conservationist, dies at 91

Jane Goodall, the renowned conservationist who shaped the world's knowledge of chimpanzees, has died at the age of 91, the institute she founded announced Wednesday (October 1).

CBS News

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Artemis II mission to fly around the Moon as early as February 2026

The first crewed flight around the Moon in over 50 years aims to build a lasting human presence on the lunar surface and lay the groundwork for future journeys to Mars.

Euronews

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Singapore's longevity industry pushes boundaries of anti-aging science

There’s a whole industry around helping people to live longer. In Singapore, the longevity business is booming and is even supported by a government blueprint for extending life expectancy.

DW News

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Donate or decay? Legalizing organ transplants in Uganda

In Uganda, a professor is challenging the belief that organ donation conflicts with cultural and spiritual values by advocating a law that lets people donate their bodies to science in the event of their death. Some have already signed u...

DW News

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Brazil's mosquito factory aims to stop dengue fever

The world's largest biofactory for breeding mosquitoes infected with Wolbachia bacteria, a method researchers use to combat dengue, hopes to protect some 140 million people from the disease in Brazil over the coming years.

Reuters

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Magma cap discovered below the surface at Yellowstone

Scientists discovered a magma cap almost 2.5 miles below the surface at Yellowstone National Park. Here’s what that means for the risk of another supervolcano eruption.

The Weather Channel

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Wild chimps consume fermented fruit equal to two drinks daily

Research finds wild chimpanzees in Uganda and Côte d’Ivoire regularly eat fermented fruits like figs and plums. Their daily intake adds up to the human equivalent of nearly two alcoholic drinks, revealing surprising dietary habits in the...

CBS America

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Can solar flares harm Earth's technology?

Solar flares are one of the most spectacular events on the sun's surface. These eruptions can significantly impact the functioning of technology on Earth — and our health.

DW News

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Why reusing single-use plastic water bottles can be harmful

Scientists warn against reusing single-use plastic water bottles, citing health and environmental risks. Chemicals can leach into water, bacteria can build up, and the plastic breaks down over time, making them unsafe for repeated use co...

The Weather Channel

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There’s one country where you can escape mosquitoes

A land without mosquitoes? Yes, it exists, but why haven’t the biting insects invaded this beautiful island nation? In this video, we explore all the theories (hint: weather plays a big part) and reveal which country is a mosquito-free p...

The Weather Channel

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Black holes collide as Stephen Hawking predicted

A new study published this week has confirmed a prediction about black holes that Stephen Hawking made more than 50 years ago. Using LIGO, Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory, experts were able to measure the massive coll...

The Weather Channel

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Historic first: Lucy and Selam fossils leave Africa

For the first time, Ethiopia’s legendary fossils Lucy and Selam are on display in Europe. The Prague exhibition celebrates Africa as the cradle of humankind and its rising scientists.

DW News

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Rocks found on Mars may hold potential signs of ancient life

NASA's Mars rover Perseverance has uncovered rocks in a dry river channel that may hold potential signs of ancient microscopic life, according to scientists.

CBS News

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How could climate change drive a whale to swim 8,000 miles

This humpback whale swam over 8,000 miles over five years, and scientists are pointing to climate change as a likely reason for the journey.

The Weather Channel

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How a new 'superfood' could help honeybees

A study led by the University of Oxford has developed an engineered food supplement that could help reverse the alarming decline in honeybee populations.

Reuters

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Asia and Europe treated to full lunar eclipse

The year’s second total lunar eclipse saw Earth’s shadow obscure this weekend’s full moon as the home planet lines up perfectly between the moon and the sun. Asia had the best seats in the house this time, while countries across Europe a...

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UAE-based water company turns humidity into hydration

At a factory in Abu Dhabi, workers at Ma Hawa (loosely translates to Water, Aid) oversee a bottling line where purified water is produced through atmospheric water generation (AWG) — a process that condenses humidity into safe, drinkable...

Reuters

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Why the Afghanistan earthquake was so deadly

More than 1,000 people have been killed and entire villages wiped out in Afghanistan — all from a 6.0-magnitude earthquake. CBC seismologist Johanna Wagstaffe reports on why this 'moderate' quake turned catastrophic, and how geology, bui...

CBC News

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Climate scientists slam Energy Department's report on greenhouse gases

More than 85 climate scientists slammed the Energy Department's report on the impacts of greenhouse gases in the U.S., calling it "not scientifically credible." CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter has more details.

CBS America

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Why there are two different fall seasons

Sept. 22 marks the start of astronomical fall, while Sept. 1 signals the beginning of meteorological fall. AccuWeather's Tony Laubach explains why there are two different definitions of the season.

AccuWeather

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World's first gene-edited horses are shaking up the sport of polo

The birth of the world's first gene-edited horses in Argentina, created to play polo, have stirred controversy over whether they should be allowed into the sport. Some of the sport's leaders say that gene-editing goes too far.

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Plastic-eating worms could help fix our pollution problem

Researchers at Queen’s University say worms that eat plastic could be helping to break down chemicals that are notoriously difficult to recycle.

CBC News

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How pets can impact your stress response, CU Boulder research finds

Growing up with a dog or cat can change you down to a cellular level, researchers at CU Boulder have found.

Scripps Local

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How a study of 'marsquakes' helped reveal a geological time capsule

Scientists have uncovered a fragmented interior in Mars, with the planet's mantle preserving ancient debris from its violent formation billions of years ago, according to a new study of 'marsquakes' based on NASA's InSight mission data.

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Lucy’s legacy: Ancient hominin arrives in Prague

Prague’s newest visitor is 3.2 million years old. Lucy, the famed Australopithecus afarensis fossil, has arrived in the Czech capital alongside Selam, a young child of the same species, for a groundbreaking exhibition on human evolution.

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Maui wildfires caused 67% rise in local death rate, study finds

Two years after the devastating Maui wildfires, a new study shows the disaster raised the local death rate by 67%. According to research published in the journal "Frontiers in Climate," the disaster temporarily made wildfires the leading...

CBS America

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Las Vegas team develops tech to harvest water from desert air

It might sound like science fiction, but for one startup in the valley, atmospheric water harvesting is reality. In the desert valley of Las Vegas, where water is as precious as gold, a team of researchers at WAVR is working to turn the ...

Scripps Local

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DNA sequencing of ancient remains reveals unknown human lineage

Scientists in Colombia have discovered a previously unknown lineage of human beings after fully sequencing the DNA of ancient remains excavated at archeological sites near the country's capital Bogota.

Reuters

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Smithsonian scientists working to preserve endangered species

Scientists have warned that 28% of animal species are currently under extinction threat. But for the last 50 years, scientists at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute have worked to change that.

CBS News

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How do hurricanes form?

AccuWeather's Bernie Rayno breaks down the key ingredients needed for hurricanes to develop, including sea surface temperatures, vertical wind shear and mid-level moisture.

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