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Russian rocket en route to ISS suffers major antenna glitch, triggering remote-control astronaut 'backup plan' By - Harry Baker - published - 23 March 26 - NASA has revealed that Russia's Progress 94 spacecraft failed to deploy one of its antennae, making it impossible for the uncrewed freighter to autonomously dock with the International Space Station. An orbiting cosmonaut will now have to manually guide the stricken vessel using a "backup system."
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Antarctica could warm 1.4 times faster than the rest of the Southern Hemisphere in the coming decades, study finds - By - Sascha Pare - published - 23 March 26 - Antarctica could warm much faster than its surroundings over the next few decades due to a phenomenon known as polar amplification that is well established in the Arctic.55 minutes ago
A secret weapon to fight carbon emissions was just discovered: Beavers - By - Kenna Hughes-Castleberry - published - 22 March 26 - A new study in Switzerland finds that beaver-built wetlands can trap and store large amounts of carbon, offering a low-cost boost for restoration and climate resilience.1 day ago
Super El Ni o looms, an Acropolis fragment resurfaces, a promising cure for Alzheimer's appears, and a hexagonal diamond is made -- Ben Turner -- Science news this week -- March 21, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.2 days ago
Live Science Today: Monte Verde controversy and heatwave lashes the West -- Ben Turner -- Daily Roundup -- Friday, March 20, 2026: Your daily roundup of the biggest science stories making headlines.2 days ago
1,800-year-old nails discovered in 3 burials in Roman necropolis, possibly to 'protect' both the living and the dead - By - Kenna Hughes-Castleberry - published - 19 March 26 - Archaeologists excavating in Rome's Ostiense necropolis found three skeletons with iron nails on their chests, hinting at a ritual to prevent restless spirits.4 days ago
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