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Breeding a better bread – CBS News
Over the past century, the cultivation and processing of wheat has led to strains of grain that are less nutritious,…
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First major 2026 Atlantic hurricane forecast predicts slightly below-average season
Fewer storms than usual may develop during the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, researchers say, as climate patterns seem poised to…
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“Weird blob” creature thought to be the world’s oldest octopus isn’t an octopus after all. Here’s what scientists found.
A prehistoric fossil previously thought to belong to the world’s oldest octopus has been reclassified as something else, after scientists…
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Last month was hottest March on record for continental U.S. — by most for any month ever, federal data shows
Washington — March’s persistent unseasonable heat was so intense that the continental United States registered its most abnormally hot month…
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Emperor penguins listed as endangered species by worldwide tracking organization
The emperor penguin has been declared an endangered species as climate change pushes the icon of Antarctica a step closer…
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Stunning photos from Artemis II show Earth, moon, eclipse from space
Stunning photos taken by the Artemis II crew were released on Tuesday, showing spectacular views from the far side of the…
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Exploring the Far Side of the Moon
As Artemis II flies around the far side of the moon, our graphics editor Marco Hernandez describes what the astronauts…
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Artemis II astronauts speak during historic lunar mission
On Monday, the astronauts aboard the Artemis II spacecraft will loop around the Moon’s far side, part of a mission…
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Artemis II launches into orbit as NASA begins historic moon mission
7:54 AM / April 2, 2026 Artemis II crew begins first day in space after exhilarating launch With an…
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Artemis II crew begins “crazy first day” in space after exhilarating launch
With an exhilarating launch behind them, NASA’s Artemis II astronauts are turning their attention to the next big challenge of their historic mission:…
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