NASA reports "perfect" optical alignment for Webb telescope
The first showcase images from the $10 billion telescope will be unveiled in mid July, after instrument checkout is complete.
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New research shows how sunscreen kills marine life
Up to 6,000 tons of sunscreen end up on coral reefs every year, according to the National Park Service – and it's taking a deadly toll on vital ecosystems.
4 astronauts undock from space station, head for Earth in SpaceX capsule
The Crew-3's return to Earth will close out a 176-day mission spanning 2,832 orbits and 75 million miles.
After a century, condors soar again over California coastal redwoods
The California condor -- the largest native North American bird, with a wingspan of nearly 10 feet -- were last spotted in the area around 1892.
"Death shadow" fossils of largest raptor dinosaur unearthed in Argentina
The 5-ton apex-predator measuring 3 stories from nose to tail was found eviscerated its prey with sharp, curved claws.
A research robot is living with an Antarctica penguin colony
ECHO and the penguins seem to be getting along, researchers say.
"Unprecedented": New maps show nearly all of the West is in drought
The latest government maps show 95% of California is suffering severe or extreme drought.
Contrary to popular belief, your dog's breed won't predict behavior
The DNA of 2,155 dogs was sequenced to search for common genetic variations that could predict behavior.
Wreckage on Mars captured by NASA's Ingenuity helicopter
NASA's tiny but mighty helicopter has beamed back incredible images detailing the wreckage from its intense landing on the red planet.
Loud fireball going 55,000 mph spotted over 3 states, NASA says
The fireball disintegrated above a swampy area in Louisiana, scientists said.
Hurricane Isaias threatens Gulf Coast with rain, flooding. See its path.
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These documents tell the story of the Cornell rape allegations
Fort Hood shooter's execution will be livestreamed, Pentagon says
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Trump promises not to resume Iran strikes before midterm elections
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Trump aide's daughter pictured with pro-Russia politician
Curtis Flowers, wrongfully convicted man who was on death row, dies at 56
Arizona congressional candidate reports rape while repairing campaign signs
USS Lincoln docks in San Diego, returning home for first time in 321 days
