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Giant waves are sweeping Mars’ atmosphere into space

The solar wind may be stripping away Mars’ atmosphere by creating giant rolling waves along its outer edge. Data from MAVEN and Tianwen-1 show that these waves form plasma clouds that carry atmospheric particles into spa...

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APOD: 2026 August 3 – Vaporizing Meteor Photobombs the Lacerta Nebula

APODScienceAPODAPOD: 2026 August 3 –…Today’s APODArchiveSubmissionsIndexSearchCalendarRSSEducationAboutDiscuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different im...

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Aug 3, 2026

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Outside the Moscow restaurant where bomb killed three

The BBC's Russia editor reports from Kudrinskaya Square, where the blast took place.

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'My only son was shot standing up for justice' - inside city gripped by deadly protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir

The BBC gains unique access to Rawalakot, scene of violent clashes between security forces and protesters in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.

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Aug 3, 2026

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Some coastal cities are sinking faster than the ocean is rising

Coastal communities are facing a hidden threat that is making rising seas far more dangerous: the land beneath them is sinking. New research shows that people in densely populated coastal re...

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Malaysian boy on trial for allegedly murdering girl in school

The high-profile case has shocked Malaysia and sparked debate about the effect of social media on children.

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Massive Attack respond after Singapore ban over Palestine display

The UK band says they are "surprised and disappointed" by their treatment over shouting "free Palestine" at a concert there.

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Two crew killed after firefighting helicopters collide in Greece, as British pilot survives

One Danish and one Greek national died in the incident, while a British pilot and another Greek crew member survived.

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Chihuahua Won’t Stop Pawing at Her Until Owner Finds the Breast Cancer She Smelled

A dog owner says her pooch saved her life, by repeatedly pawing at her armpit, which eventually alerted her to breast cancer. The 61-year-old says her chihuahua Flag started the odd behavior...

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Aug 3, 2026

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Aug 3, 2026

‘A waste of time for all of us’: caught in the crossfire of the peer-review wars

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What has driven deforestation in the 21st century?

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The secret relationships that govern life on Earth

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Want to get more from AI? Treat every prompt like an experiment

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Sickle-cell disease linked to prematurely aged stem cells in mice

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Cancer-fighting antibodies with a one-two punch take aim at tumours

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Author Correction: Maturation and circuit integration of transplanted human cortical organoids

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Venus’s rift valleys could be its secret to staying active

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Gasdermin D-mediated delivery of caspase inhibitors to suppress pyroptosis

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Science-backed tips on how to avoid distractions

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Plans for nuclear-powered merchant ships must confront risks

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Controversial White House plan to overhaul US science funding faces Senate opposition

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Aug 2, 2026

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Aug 2, 2026

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Defunct part of SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will slam into the moon

A defunct part of a Falcon 9 rocket could slam into the moon at more than 5,000 miles per hour, according to scientists.

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Aug 2, 2026

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'What was my fault?': How India's exam paper leak ended young lives

Two families reveal the human toll of India's medical entrance examination paper leak.

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Aug 2, 2026

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'You can't describe the loss' - the reality of bovine TB on farmers

Wildlife intervention proposals are controversial but farmers say they are needed to reduce bTB.

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Aug 2, 2026

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16-yo Rookie Lifeguard Leads Heroic Ocean Rescue–With Viral Video of Harrowing Effort

The rookie lifeguard didn’t flinch. A giant wave slammed into the California shore and a 10-year-old boy was instantly swept up. Luckily, a 16-year-old lifeguard ran to help, rushing toward...

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Aug 2, 2026

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Birds messing up your garden mulch? Why I’d think twice before reaching for the mulch glue

ronstik/Getty Images I love my garden mulch and I love the way birds forage in it. I love the mess this causes, and I love periodically using my broom and rake to return some order to things. To me, this meditative, cyclical interaction with nature is at the heart of gardening. However, some of us...

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Aug 2, 2026

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Aug 2, 2026

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Why the census won’t ask about intersex variations, and the reason it should

wildpixel/Getty On Tuesday August 11, the Australian census will ask specific questions about gender identity and sexual orientation for the first time. It will also amend the previous wordi...

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Aug 2, 2026

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For the first time, the census will ask your sexual orientation. My new study shows why it matters

Olena Malik/Getty When Australians complete the census on August 11, they’ll face a new question that’s been a long time coming. For the first time, people aged 16 and over will be asked abo...

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Aug 2, 2026

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Stranger Gives His Truck to Rock Band to Finish Their Tour, Driving 500 Miles and Back Again (WATCH)

A touring heavy metal band almost met disaster in the middle of nowhere, until a 60-year-old stranger reminded them that there’s still a magical thing called ‘Midwest Nice’. The Autumn Kings...

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Aug 2, 2026

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Aug 2, 2026

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Capital One says it closed Trump Organization accounts over money-laundering concerns

The bank is asking a judge to permanently dismiss a lawsuit from Trump-affiliated businesses, arguing a monthslong internal review — not the Jan. 6 riot — explains why hundreds of accounts w...

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Aug 2, 2026

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Aug 2, 2026

At the scene of deadly Moscow bomb blast

Three people have been killed and 21 injured after an explosive device detonated at an Italian restaurant, Russian media reports.

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Aug 2, 2026

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Uganda unveils statue of Israel PM's brother who died in Entebbe rescue mission

Yonatan Netanyahu was the only Israeli soldier to die as he led a mission to free more than 100 hostages.

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Aug 2, 2026

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At least 13 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza after Hamas agree disarmament deal

Israel says it was targeting military operatives in the strikes on Gaza City, Khan Younis and Deir el-Balah.

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Aug 2, 2026

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Aug 2, 2026

Ukraine says major Russian oil refinery and airfield hit, as Moscow reports eight deaths

Russia's military says it attacked Ukraine's ports and vessels in the Black Sea overnight.

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Aug 2, 2026

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Thousands of people under evacuation order from wildfires in Spokane, Wash.

There are at least three fires in and around the city. Large parts of Spokane are under Level 3 evacuation orders, which read: "Leave NOW! This may be your only notice."

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Aug 2, 2026

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Dark matter’s secret force does the opposite of what scientists expected

Dark matter particles may exert a hidden force on one another, but its effects are stranger than expected. An extra attraction helps the particles cluster, yet it also makes dark matter effectively lighter as the Universe expands. That weakens its gravitational impact and usually slows the growth of...

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Aug 2, 2026

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Aug 2, 2026

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Mathematicians prove perfectly fair elections are impossible

Mathematicians have shown that no electoral system can perfectly balance local representation, proportional national results, and a fixed-size parliament once enough parties compete. A newly...

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Aug 2, 2026

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Aug 2, 2026

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New video evidence upends the unsolved killing of a Black teen at a Seattle protest

Hours of video analyzed in an 18-month investigation reveal what really happened the night Antonio Mays Jr. was shot at the Capitol Hill Occupied Protest, and how protesters mistook him for...

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Aug 2, 2026

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Aug 2, 2026

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Trapped by a Facebook job advert, freed by a stranger in a taxi

Sofia* was 27, raising her seven-year-old son alone in Venezuela, and running out of options. For years she had distributed personal hygiene products door to door, but as her customers’ fina...

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Aug 2, 2026

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Aug 2, 2026

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A teen was killed at a Seattle protest. New video evidence shows what really happened

An 18-month investigation by The Seattle Times, KUOW and NPR's Embedded podcast and a review of more than a dozen videos from the night of the shooting reveal the most comprehensive view to...

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Aug 2, 2026

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Aug 2, 2026

Five dead, 41 missing, after Indonesia ferry catches fire

The vessel with at least 250 people on board caught fire off Madura island.

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Aug 2, 2026

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Aug 2, 2026

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Why is the rate of premature births so high in this community?

About 1 in 4 babies in the Pakistani fishing settlement of Rehri Goth are born prematurely. Researchers are trying to figure out how to bring the numbers down.

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Aug 2, 2026

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Aug 2, 2026

Fastest runner to cross the Alps says it was an incredible experience

Sophie Woods ran the Via Alpina through storms, heat of up to 37C and dodged floods and wildfires across eight countries.

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Aug 2, 2026

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Aug 2, 2026

Washington state wildfires trigger evacuations

State officials said wildfires across more than 250,000 acres have led to widespread evacuations and power outages.

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Aug 2, 2026

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Aug 2, 2026

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World’s Oldest Cat Drinks Only Spring Water as She Celebrates 31 Years Old

An Englishman says he lives with the world’s oldest cat—a tortoiseshell born in 1995, making her 31 years-old. The puss named Millie was first owned by Leslie Greenhough’s late wife, who too...

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Aug 2, 2026

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We asked a first grader to interview his hero: A bird scientist

NPR asked an aspiring scientist in Philadelphia to interview an adult who is living his dream about his career in conservation science.

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Aug 2, 2026

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What Cyclospora does inside the gut and how it gets there

Cyclospora, the parasite that has sickened thousands this summer in the U.S., requires time in the human digestive tract to reproduce.

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Aug 2, 2026

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Idaho fast food restaurant shooting leaves 3 dead, city spokesman says

Police who responded to the shooting found the body of the suspected gunman in an area near the restaurant.

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Aug 2, 2026

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Aug 2, 2026

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Trump says he's cancelling Iran strikes, deal pending

Trump said Iran and other Middle Eastern countries had asked the U.S. "to hold off any attack" on Iran because "the perimeters of a deal has been agreed to."

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Aug 2, 2026

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