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Defunct NASA satellite to crash back to Earth, with a small risk of falling debris

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New technology helps paralyzed patients move

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A new study documented wild wolves using ropes to pull crab traps ashore, offering what may be the first proof of tool use by these animals. According to the study, the female wolf appeared to understand "the multi-step connection between the floating buoy and the bait within the out-of-sight trap."

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A total lunar eclipse will turn the moon blood red on Tuesday across several continents

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NASA will overhaul its Artemis return-to-the-moon program

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The science behind the 'super-ager' brain

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This powerful forensic tool is cracking cold cases — but its price tag is often an obstacle

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NASA targets March 6 to launch astronauts on a long-awaited mission around the moon

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Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of targeting homes in airstrikes that kill at least 4 civilians

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Search on for retired Air Force general who went missing 2 weeks ago in New Mexico

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White House compares deadly conflict to video games and movies in memeified videos

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Former Kentucky student-athlete indicted on manslaughter charge in baby's death

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As Trump pressures Congress on the SAVE America Act, states push their own versions

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Lawyers spar in closing arguments for landmark social media addiction trial

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