Although DNA is tightly packed and protected within the cell nucleus, it is constantly threatened by damage from normal metabolic processes or external stressors such as radiation or chemical substances. To counteract this, cells rely on an…
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How a broken DNA repair tool accelerates aging
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Laws to keep guns away from distressed individuals reduce suicides, suggests study
In 2023, more than half of all suicide deaths in the United States involved firearms. “Red flag” laws—also called Extreme Risk Protection Orders or ERPOs—are designed to reduce these deaths by authorizing temporary firearm removal from…
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Puzzling slow radio pulses are coming from space. A new study could finally explain them
Cosmic radio pulses repeating every few minutes or hours, known as long-period transients, have puzzled astronomers since their discovery in 2022. Our new study, published in Nature Astronomy today, might finally add some clarity.
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Visualizing Perseverance’s AI-Planned Drive on Mars
This animation of NASA’s Perseverance was created with the Caspian visualization tool using data acquired during an 807-foot (246-meter) drive on the rim of Jezero Crater made by the rover on Dec. 10, 2025, the 1,709th Martian day,…
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King cobras take the train in India
The king cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) isn’t a difficult snake to spot. A…
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Weather delays Artemis 2 wet dress rehearsal
ORLANDO, Fla. — NASA is delaying a key fueling test for the Artemis 2 mission because of weather, reducing the chances the launch can take place during its February window.
The agency said in a Jan. 30 statement that it was postponing…
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NASA Honor Awards for Cold Atom Lab Team Members
NASA OUTSTANDING PUBLIC LEADERSHIP MEDAL
Awarded for notable leadership accomplishments that have significantly influenced NASA’s mission. Sustained leadership and exceptionally high-impact leadership achievements demonstrate the…
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Bee-inspired navigation chips could enable tiny robot swarms
Bees navigate long distances without satellites, digital maps, or external guidance.
By reading patterns in the sky and sensing their own movement, they track their position and return home with precision.
Researchers across Europe now…
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Video: Perseverance Rover’s View of Crater Rim Drive
This animation shows Perseverance’s point of view during drive of 807 feet (246 meters) along the rim of Jezero Crater on Dec. 10, 2025, the 1,709th Martian day, or sol, of the mission. Captured over two hours and 35 minutes, 53…
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