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Briefing: It's time for Artemis II to break Apollo 13's distance record. What to know about the moon flyby

Strategic angle: The Artemis II astronauts are already the champions of a fresh new era of lunar exploration. Now it's time to set a new distance record.

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Briefing: The revolution in dinosaur science started 50 years ago—here's what we have learned

Strategic angle: The study of dinosaurs has undergone significant changes, beginning with groundbreaking research by Robert McNeill Alexander.

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Briefing: TESS spots the rise of a black hole X-ray binary system

Strategic angle: NASA's TESS has observed the outburst of a black hole X-ray binary, AT 2019wey, providing insights into cosmic phenomena.

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Briefing: Artemis's stunning Moon pictures - science or holiday photos?

Strategic angle: The story behind the beautiful pictures beamed back to Earth from the Artemis II astronauts.

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Briefing: NISAR Captures Stunning Image of Mount St. Helens

Strategic angle: The U.S.-Indian Earth satellite NISAR reveals a new perspective of Washington's iconic volcano.

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Briefing: Finnish sauna heat exposure induces stronger immune cell than cytokine responses

Strategic angle: A study reveals that heat exposure from Finnish saunas enhances immune cell responses more effectively than cytokine responses.

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Briefing: Artemis II Astronauts to Rely on Vision for Lunar Studies

Strategic angle: In a surprising move, astronauts on the Artemis II mission will primarily use their eyes to observe the Moon's surface during their flyby.

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Artemis II spacecrew prepare for historic moon flyby

The Artemis II crew is preparing for a historic lunar flyby that will take them farther from Earth than any previous human, documenting never-before-seen views of the Moon's far side.

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Briefing: Artemis II toilet acts up again as astronauts speed toward the moon to break Apollo 13's record

Strategic angle: Now more than halfway to the moon, the Artemis II astronauts prepared for their historic lunar fly-around to push deeper into space than even the Apollo astronauts.

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Briefing: Mars dust storms are sparking electricity and rewriting the planet’s chemistry

Strategic angle: Mars may look like a quiet, dusty world, but it’s actually buzzing with hidden electrical activity.

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Briefing: NASA finalizes science plans for Artemis 2 lunar flyby

Strategic angle: NASA's science team outlines key observations for astronauts during the upcoming lunar mission.

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Briefing: Scientists discover hidden gut signals that could detect cancer early

Strategic angle: A new study reveals that gut bacteria and metabolites may hold the key to detecting serious digestive diseases earlier and more easily.

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Briefing: Scientists built a quantum battery that breaks the rules of charging

Strategic angle: A working prototype of a quantum battery utilizes quantum physics for energy management.

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Satellite firm Planet Labs to indefinitely withhold Iran war images - Reuters

Strategic angle: Satellite firm Planet Labs to indefinitely withhold Iran war images Reuters

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Briefing: 'Retirees are no happier than working people'

Strategic angle: Columnist Béatrice Madeline discusses a study revealing that retirement does not guarantee happiness, often sought as an escape from tough working conditions.

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Briefing: German researchers set right the story of a 9,000-year-old shaman's grave

Strategic angle: New analysis reveals the politicization of a shaman's grave discovery in Nazi Germany was based on incorrect narratives.

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Briefing: NASA Answers Your Most Pressing Artemis II Questions

Strategic angle: The first crewed test flight under NASA’s Artemis program is underway.

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Briefing: Humans' closest invertebrate ancestors date back much further than thought

Strategic angle: New research reveals that the origins of human ancestors among invertebrates extend back millions of years earlier than previously believed.

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Briefing: Humor helps older adults navigate aging, research suggests

Strategic angle: Humor plays a vital role in helping older adults cope with the challenges of aging and staying socially connected, according to new research.

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Briefing: Scientists capture how cells trigger inflammation

Strategic angle: New research sheds light on the cellular mechanisms behind inflammation.