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NASA Pushes Next-Gen Mars Helicopter Rotor Blades Past Mach 1 - NASA (.gov)
science 2026/05/07 18:28:59

NASA Pushes Next-Gen Mars Helicopter Rotor Blades Past Mach 1 - NASA (.gov)

The rotor blades that will carry NASA’s next-generation helicopters to new Martian heights broke the sound barrier during March tests at NASA’s Jet Propulsion

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Industry Moon Lander Training Cabin Lands at NASA for Artemis - NASA (.gov)
science 2026/05/07 18:28:43

Industry Moon Lander Training Cabin Lands at NASA for Artemis - NASA (.gov)

A full-scale mock-up of a crew cabin for a future industry lunar lander for NASA’s Artemis program now is operational for training and testing. The agency and

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Northern Lights Forecast: Here’s Where Aurora Could Be Visible in Northern U.S. - Forbes
science 2026/05/07 17:47:38

Northern Lights Forecast: Here’s Where Aurora Could Be Visible in Northern U.S. - Forbes

The aurora borealis has a chance to be visible from some northern states on Thursday, according to NOAA.

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The gravitational constant, known as Big G, still eludes scientists - CNN
science 2026/05/07 17:31:53

The gravitational constant, known as Big G, still eludes scientists - CNN

A 10-year effort to measure gravity, a fundamental force in the universe, has failed to come up with a conclusive answer.

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Scientists unlock fungi's secret chemistry, offering a greener path to crop protection - Phys.org
science 2026/05/07 17:20:04

Scientists unlock fungi's secret chemistry, offering a greener path to crop protection - Phys.org

Pesky pests can wreak havoc on plants by chewing leaves, boring into stems, and sucking sap from trees. Beyond the direct damage, they also spread harmful bacteria, viruses, and fungi that can infect and ultimately kill the crops. Every year, these destructiv…

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Earth's Rarest Metal Was Thought to Be Useless to Ancient Life, Until Researchers Discovered Something in 3-Billion-Year-Old Fossils - The Daily Galaxy
science 2026/05/07 15:45:00

Earth's Rarest Metal Was Thought to Be Useless to Ancient Life, Until Researchers Discovered Something in 3-Billion-Year-Old Fossils - The Daily Galaxy

A rare metal, nearly nonexistent in Earth’s oceans at the time, turned out to be a key player in the survival of early life.

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