Earth approaching "meteor swarm" eyed in past impact
Scientists hope to study the Taurid meteor shower closely, in hopes of better predicting the risk of a future impact
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Study: Nitrates in drinking water linked to cancers
Environmental Working Group says the chemicals could be to blame for over 12,000 cases of cancer in the U.S. each year
Study: One-sixth of marine life at risk from climate change
The study argues losses could be offset by a reduction in carbon pollution
Canada to ban single-use plastics as early as 2021
Inspired by an earlier EU move, Canada's government may ban items like plastic bags, water bottles, straws and earbuds
"Zombie snake" found in U.S. can roll over and play dead
To deter predators, the snake goes belly up and opens its mouth to "play dead," but it's all just a very dramatic act
Unknown mass larger than Hawaii discovered on moon
Scientist think it could be leftover metal from a previous asteroid strike
4.0 earthquake rocks area near Cleveland
No injuries have been reported connected to the earthquake
Nature up close: Grizzlies and black bears
Judy Lehmberg on the bears of Yellowstone National Park
NASA to allow private astronauts on space station
NASA's plan could make way for visits by private-sector astronauts to the International Space Station as early as next year
24,000 pounds of garbage removed from Mount Everest
Among the 11 tons of recovered trash from the 45-day project are food wrappers, cans, bottles and empty oxygen cylinders.
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Trump's oil and gas stocks gained millions during Iran war
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Israeli election to test Netanyahu's ability to hold power
Texas dad deported to Ghana was then forced to go to Mali, he says
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Iran shrugs off Trump's attack threats, says diplomacy ongoing
Duchess Meghan confronted dad over child abuse claims last year
Violent crime victimization fell 25% in 2025, DOJ survey shows
Anthropic files for IPO as it competes for AI dominance
