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Interstellar Comet 3I/Atlas Makes Historic Flyby of Mars, Observed by Global Space Fleet

A rare celestial event unfolds as the interstellar comet 3I/Atlas performs a close flyby of Mars, attracting the concentrated attention of an international armada of orbiting spacecraft and rovers. This unprecedented observation offers scientists a unique window into the composition and origins of matter from beyond our solar system, potentially revealing secrets about planet formation in distant star systems.

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Science•3 October 2025

Dr. Jane Goodall, Iconic Primatologist and Conservationist, Dies at 91

Dr. Jane Goodall, the iconic chimpanzee researcher and conservationist, has died at 91, her institute announced.

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Science•27 September 2025

NASA-ISRO Satellite Unveils Unprecedented Earth Radar Images

The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) mission has achieved a significant milestone, delivering its inaugural high-resolution radar images. These detailed views of the Maine coast and North Dakota farmland underscore the satellite's potential to revolutionize our understanding of Earth's dynamic processes, from climate change impacts to natural disaster monitoring, through unprecedented global observation capabilities.

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Science•11 August 2025

NASA's Crew-10 Astronauts Safely Return to Earth After Five-Month ISS Mission

After a fiery 17-hour journey from the International Space Station, the four astronauts of Crew-10 have landed safely, marking another milestone for NASA's Commercial Crew Program with SpaceX.

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Science•2 August 2025

Potato's Hidden Ancestry: Landmark Study Reveals Tomato's Role in Spud's Evolution

New genetic research reveals the potato's surprising origin story, tracing its lineage back to an ancient hybridization with a tomato species. This finding has major implications for global food security.

By Rick Deckard

Science•31 July 2025

Decades-Old Mystery Solved: Scientists Pinpoint the 'Spark' That Ignites Lightning

In a landmark discovery, atmospheric scientists have identified that tiny, cold plasma streamers, not cosmic rays or ice crystals alone, provide the initial conductive path for a lightning strike. This breakthrough solves an enduring puzzle about atmospheric electricity.

By Rick Deckard

Science•27 July 2025

Science Journal Retracts Landmark 'Arsenic Life' Study After Years of Debate

More than a decade after sparking global excitement and fierce debate, a landmark study on 'arsenic life' has been officially retracted by the journal Science. The decision closes a major chapter in a scientific saga that challenged our understanding of life's fundamental building blocks.

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