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AP-NORC poll: Extreme heat affects 90% of Americans
Ninety percent of U.S. adults say extreme heat has affected their daily routines, according to an AP-NORC poll released Wednesday.
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Rocket Lab launches Japanese radar satellite after five‑week delay
The satellite, operated by Tokyo‑based iQPS, was placed into orbit from Rocket Lab's New Zealand launch site on Aug 6, 2026, after a five‑week postponement.
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SpaceX rocket stage crashes into moon after 19-month drift
A 4-tonne SpaceX rocket stage launched in January 2025 struck the moon at 5,400 mph, creating a crater and prompting orbital surveys for imagery.
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SpaceX Rocket Safely Lands on the Moon
NASA confirmed that the crash of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket into the Moon does not affect lunar missions or Earth.
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Severe weather diverts 22 flights from Denver to Colorado Springs
Twenty-two flights were rerouted from Denver International Airport to Colorado Springs after severe weather caused significant turbulence and injuries.
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SpaceX rocket to crash into moon Wednesday morning
A discarded SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage will collide with the moon at 2:35 a.m. EDT on Aug. 5, creating a 27-meter crater and prompting NASA and SpaceX to study prevention methods.
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Low arginine levels may weaken immune response to cancer, study finds
Research in mice suggests low levels of the amino acid arginine may reduce immune system effectiveness against cancer and viruses, with dietary supplementation showing potential benefits.
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Bezos, DiCaprio launch $200m fund to save endangered species
The Phoenix Species Project will fund conservation efforts for 100 species facing imminent extinction across 30 countries, supported by the Bezos Earth Fund and Re:wild.
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Spain will see a total solar eclipse on August 12; NASA will launch balloons
The eclipse will cover nearly 40% of Spain, with a totality phase lasting up to two minutes, and will coincide with the Perseid meteor shower.
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Bison chases child near Yellowstone boardwalk
A viral video shows a bison chasing a child who strayed near a Yellowstone boardwalk, the latest in a series of close encounters this summer.
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Total Solar Eclipse Expected Over Europe on August 12
On August 12, the Moon will completely block out the Sun. In Germany, up to 90 percent of the Sun may be obscured. Experts explain the phenomenon and the best places to view it.
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Historian warns: Air conditioning is further heating up the Earth
In an interview, Jan Eike Dunkhase explains why artificial cooling accelerates climate change and what historical connections exist.
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Spain Awaits a Total Solar Eclipse on August 12
The astronomical phenomenon will cross the country from northwest to southeast at sunset, with a path of totality 290 km wide.
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