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June 9, 2021 11:07 AM

How to see the 'ring of fire' solar eclipse on Thursday

Early risers across the Northern Hemisphere will be able to see an eclipse Thursday morning when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun.

by Joe Hernandez

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June 7, 2021 1:40 PM

Carbon dioxide levels hit 50% higher than preindustrial time

The annual peak of global heat-trapping carbon dioxide in the air has reached another dangerous milestone: 50 percent higher than when the industrial age began.

by The Associated Press

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June 7, 2021 10:44 AM

FDA has approved a controversial Alzheimer's drug

This is the first new drug approved for Alzheimer's disease since 2003. It's the first to show significant progress against the sticky brain plaques that are the hallmark of Alzheimer's disease.

by Scott Hensley and Jon Hamilton

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June 7, 2021 7:29 AM

NASA is about to fly by the largest moon in the solar system

NASA's Juno spacecraft will travel to 645 miles above the surface of the solar system's largest moon, Ganymede, on Monday.

by Joe Palca

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June 4, 2021 11:48 AM

U.S. intel report on UFOs: No evidence of aliens, but...

Whatever or whoever they are, they’re still out there. But a new U.S. government report fails to give a definitive explanation of UFOs spotted by military pilots.

by The Associated Press

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June 3, 2021 9:20 AM

Science chief wants next pandemic vaccine ready in 100 days

The new White House science adviser wants to have a vaccine ready to fight the next pandemic in just about 100 days after recognizing a potential viral outbreak.

by The Associated Press

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June 2, 2021 6:00 PM

NASA picks twin missions to visit Venus, Earth's 'evil twin'

The two space probes will study Venus, a scorching hot world that may have once been like Earth. NASA chose the Venus missions over other candidates, such as trips to the moons of Jupiter and Neptune.

by Nell Greenfieldboyce

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June 2, 2021 10:52 AM

Can a U.S. intelligence probe unearth the origin of COVID-19?

President Biden last week asked the U.S. intelligence community to “redouble their efforts” to bring the nation closer to understanding the origin of COVID-19, giving them 90 days to gather information. Two infectious disease physicians discussed why it is important to find the origin of COVID-19 and what we can reasonably expect in that time frame.

by Kerri Miller and Marcheta Fornoff

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June 2, 2021 7:15 AM

'The Kissing Bug' challenges which diseases matter — and why

Through the story of her aunt, who died of Chagas, Daisy Hernández raises damning questions about which diseases get attention — and whom we believe to be deserving of care.

by Kristen Martin

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May 30, 2021 1:50 PM

After 50 years, U.S. opens the door to more cannabis crops for scientists

Until recently, plants from only one U.S. facility were approved for use in research. Adding new suppliers will accelerate understanding of cannabis' health effects and possible therapeutic uses.

by Will Stone

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