Minerals never before seen on Earth discovered in massive meteorite
The "phenomenal" finding was something researchers accidentally uncovered while looking at a sample from the world's ninth-largest discovered meteorite.
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Lava, vog and "Pele's hair": The hazards posed by Hawaii's volcano eruption
State health officials are urging people to cut back on outdoor exercise and other activities that cause heavy breathing, but no evacuation orders have been issued for now.
World's largest active volcano erupting for first time in almost 40 years
Given the huge volcano's history, USGS urged residents "at risk" of lava flows to review their preparation measures.
SpaceX sends supplies to space station in 54th launch this year
The Cargo Dragon is loaded with 7,700 pounds of equipment and supplies, including two new solar array panels.
NASA managers thrilled with initial results of moon mission
After a spectacular lunar flyby, the Orion capsule is headed toward a distant orbit around the moon.
Humans will live on the moon "in this decade," NASA official says
"We're going to be sending people down to the surface and they're going to be living on that surface and doing science," NASA official Howard Hu said.
A bird that hadn't been seen for 140 years has been caught on video, scientists say
The black-naped pheasant-pigeon was photographed with a remote camera trap set up by a research team on an island of Papua New Guinea.
NASA's Orion capsule races past the moon in a course-changing flyby
A critical rocket firing on the back side of the moon sent the Orion capsule toward a distant orbit for extended tests.
Researchers record audio of coral reefs
As climate change and human activity threaten ocean life, researchers are now monitoring the sound of coral reefs in an attempt to analyze their health. And the public can listen in and help. Ian Lee has more.
With climate change, crops migrate north
Farmers have always dealt with the whims of Mother Nature, but a warming planet could prove devastating to farms all over the world, changing what crops can be grown where.
California couple at center of surrogacy scandal arrested
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Iran's Houthi allies deny losing ground as Mideast crisis engulfs Yemen
Investigation
The life and travels of an alleged Chinese agent in the U.S.
Eva Marie Saint, "North by Northwest" star, dies at 102
Olympian accused of damaging Reflecting Pool seeks probe of potential misconduct
Christa Pike is conscious, speaking after botched execution, attorneys say
Ex-CIA official found with $40 million in gold bars admits to sprawling scheme
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Former Cornell frat members ask university to clear their names
