WASHINGTON — A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine identifies the highest priority science objectives for the first human mission to Mars, and says searching ...

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China's LandSpace targets $1 billion IPO in reusable rocket tech push China's rocket startup LandSpace plans to raise 7.5 billion yuan ($1.07 billion) in a potential initial public offering to boost ...

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Public fountains offer sustainable hydration under rising urban heat, but people often avoid them. Research now shows that contamination aversion reduces fountain use, while hygiene cues promote it.

Dec. 30, 2025 New research suggests that even light alcohol use may carry serious risks. A large study in India found that drinking just one standard drink a day is linked to a roughly 50% higher risk ...

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