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After Spending $450 Million, NASA Scraps Moon Rover

NASA has canceled its plan to land a robotic rover on the Moon to search for ice and other potential resources, after spending $450 million. The plan involved landing what is dubbed the Volatiles...

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ATP Supplement Fuels Exercise, Speeds Recovery, and May Protect Brain Cells

Disodium ATP is a widely used supplement designed to boost athletic performance and accelerate recovery. It works by potentiating ATP—the essential energy carrier in cells—which is depleted naturally...

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2024 Hottest Year on Record, 15 Billion-Dollar Disasters Have Hit US So Far:...

The first six months of 2024 have been the warmest on record. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), at its monthly climate briefing on July 18, said the span from Jan. 1 to June...

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Washington Bakes in Record Heat Wave Exceeding 100 Degrees

Washington experienced temperatures over 100 degrees for four straight days this week, matching the district’s own record. The nation’s capital reached triple digits July 14 to 17, topping out at 104...

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A Guide to Understanding Lab Tests for Optimal Health

One of the best ways to monitor your health is through the testing of the most vital of bodily fluids—your blood. Flowing into every nook and cranny of your body, blood carries oxygen and important...

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Boeing Is Closer to Understanding Thruster Failures on Its First Astronaut...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.—Boeing is closer to understanding what went wrong with its astronaut capsule in orbit, now that testing is complete on a spare thruster here on Earth. The Starliner capsule has...

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Record-Breaking Heat for Southwest, Heavy Rain for Southeast Over Weekend: NWS

As Americans get ready for another summer weekend, the National Weather Service is predicting extreme heat in the West and heavy rain in the East. The NWS’s Weather Prediction Center issued statements...

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Blastocystis: Gut Microbe’s Surprising Link to Health Benefits and Controversies

Blastocystis, a single-celled organism that is among the most common pathogenic causes of intestinal infections, can be deadly in those with compromised immune systems, like HIV patients. However, the...

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California to Launch ‘Hydrogen Hub’ to Expand Zero-Emission Technology

California will have the nation’s first so-called hydrogen hub—a network that produces hydrogen for various needs including powering vehicles and generating electricity—after federal officials...

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5:2 Intermittent Fasting Promising for Brain Health in Older Adults–Study

A study published in Cell Metabolism in June suggests that 5:2 intermittent fasting could positively impact the brain health of older adults. The research shows that following an intermittent fasting...

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Authorities Remove Hundreds of Energy Drinks Exceeding Caffeine Levels

South Australia’s government has removed hundreds of energy drinks from shelves after a crackdown on beverages containing excessive caffeine. The state’s health officials found 18 businesses selling...

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Muscle: The Anti-Aging Cure Few Discuss

From a young age, we are encouraged to save for retirement, investing in our financial future to ensure a comfortable and fulfilling later life. What if we could also invest in our future health with...

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NSW Government Spends $25 Million on Hydrogen Centre for Renewable Transition

The NSW government has released the design of the state’s first Hydrogen Centre of Excellence. Taxpayers will contribute $25 million (US$16.5 million) to this project as part of an election commitment....

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NASA Telescope Spots Super Jupiter That Takes More Than Century to Go Around...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.—A super Jupiter has been spotted around a neighboring star by the Webb Space Telescope—and it has a super orbit. The planet is roughly the same diameter as Jupiter, but with six...

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Bilateral Mastectomy Reduces Cancer Risk Without Improving Survival Rates: Study

New research shows that while bilateral mastectomy lowers the risk of cancer in the opposite breast, it doesn’t improve overall survival rates. This finding may influence decisions for women with...

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NASA Says No Return Date yet for Astronauts and Troubled Boeing Capsule at...

Already more than a month late getting back, two NASA astronauts will remain at the International Space Station until engineers finish working on problems plaguing their Boeing capsule, officials said...

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The Way We Perceive Time May Affect the Pace of Our Healing

When was the last time you cut yourself while cooking or got bruised during a hike? How long did it take for the wound to stop bothering you? Typically, when considering healing time, we think about...

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Slippery Elm Bark Soothes Inflamed GI Tract

Jessica Washington first learned about slippery elm bark when she was a patient dealing with symptoms of a Helicobacter pylori infection. “I’ve always been more holistic-minded, but I was new to the...

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$15 Million of Government Funding to Help Energy Grid Cope With Renewables

The federal government agency managing Australia’s renewable energy transition will provide $15 million (US$9.8 million) to the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO). The funding will help the...

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New Zealand’s National Carrier Drops 2030 Emissions Reduction Target

Air New Zealand will remove its 2030 emissions reduction target, and withdraw from the U.N.-backed Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) aimed at corporate action on climate change. The airline’s...

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