After 4 years on Mars, NASA lander sends one last selfie, then falls silent
InSight recently sent back one last selfie after four years of exploring the red planet.
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Mystery fossil site could be maternity ward for giant marine reptiles
The site is famous for its fossils from giant ichthyosaurs - reptiles that dominated the ancient seas and could grow up to the size of a school bus.
Scientists say they've finally discovered female snakes have clitorises
For the first time ever, scientists found that several female snake species have not just one, but two, heart-shaped clitorises – and their stimulation could lead to longer and more frequent mating.
Rover captures first-ever sound of dust devil on Mars
The microphone picked up 308 dust pings as the dust devil whipped by, the study's author said.
New cancer vaccine boosts survival rate, Moderna says
There's promising news about a possible melanoma vaccine made by Moderna and Merck. Moderna said a small study showed the vaccine significantly lowered patients' risk of relapse or death. A larger study is planned for next year.
What is nuclear fusion, and could it power our future?
Scientists at a U.S. government lab have announced a breakthrough in efforts to create technology that could one day offer humanity a clean, unlimited source of energy.
Nuclear fusion energy breakthrough announced
The U.S. Department of Energy announced Tuesday a monumental milestone in nuclear fusion research: a "net energy gain" was achieved for the first time in history by scientists from the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm called it "one of the most impressive scientific feats of the 21st century." Watch the announcement.
U.S. says nuclear fusion breakthrough "will go down in the history books"
Nuclear fusion has been considered the holy grail of energy creation that some say could save humans from extinction.
How to watch tonight's peak of the Geminids meteor shower
Watch the cosmos come to life as Geminids meteors speed through space at 78,000 miles per hour – more than 40 times faster than a speeding bullet.
Fusion energy breakthrough
The U.S. Department of Energy is expected to announce a major milestone in nuclear fusion research. Sources say scientists for the first time have been able to produce a fusion reaction that creates a net energy gain to develop a limitless and clean source of power that would end reliance on fossil fuels. Lilia Luciano reports.
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Whistleblower says DEA let fentanyl pills hit the streets
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Live Updates: Alaska's ballot controversy and more from campaign trail
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Ship burns as Iran claims 3 tankers hit mines in Strait of Hormuz
Hegseth fires Pentagon's top military planner over alleged leaks
Judge rejects DOJ's push to force California to set aside ballots
Investigation
Classified material missing from Epstein files, documents suggest
Experts react to new findings on CTE in former NFL players
RFK Jr. to ease access to unapproved peptides, draft policy states
