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Scientists Investigate Upside-Down Lightning Bolt That Touched the Edge of Space
Just piecing together an alternate reality storm puzzle, no big deal.
How the Inflation Reduction Act Will Fight Climate Change
A large chunk of the $750 billion historic spending bill passed by the Senate this week will go toward addressing the climate crisis. Here's what you need to know.
Cost Plus Drugs: Mark Cuban's Pharmacy Startup Sells Ultra-Cheap Medications
Scientists calculated that Medicare could save billions by buying generic drugs from Cuban's new endeavor.
Climate
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How the Inflation Reduction Act Will Fight Climate Change
A large chunk of the $750 billion historic spending bill passed by the Senate this week will go toward addressing the climate crisis. Here's what you need to know.
UN Experts Just Dropped a Huge Report on Protecting Wild Species. Here's Why It Matters
Reversing the biodiversity crisis is paramount for the billions who rely on wild species for health, income and food.
How Living Carbon's Modified Trees Can Store More Carbon
Living Carbon has developed enhanced trees that can grow faster and store more carbon than trees grown naturally.
Journey to Antarctica Aboard One of the World's Most Advanced Icebreakers
CNET was onboard as the RSV Nuyina made its maiden voyage to the icy kingdom.
Warming Oceans Threaten Dinosaur-Like Extinction of Marine Life -- but It's Avoidable
If we don't curb carbon emissions, starting today, marine life could be headed toward mass extinction, scientists say.
Space
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NASA Investigates Thread-Like Mystery Object on Mars Rover Sample System
The saga of weird debris on the red planet continues for Perseverance.
Scientists Investigate Upside-Down Lightning Bolt That Touched the Edge of Space
Just piecing together an alternate reality storm puzzle, no big deal.
See Death Valley's 1,000-Year Flood From Space
Furnace Creek was more like Flood Creek after an epic rain in the national park.
NASA Mars Helicopter Is Taking a Vacation From Flying
Ingenuity's extended break will help it recharge its batteries.
NASA's Flying SOFIA Telescope Observatory Damaged by Storm
The modified 747 is going to need some new stairs as the end of its mission looms.
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Cost Plus Drugs: Mark Cuban's Pharmacy Startup Sells Ultra-Cheap Medications
Scientists calculated that Medicare could save billions by buying generic drugs from Cuban's new endeavor.
'Thrilling Discovery': Surprising Sea Creature Spotted in Pacific
Scientists are wondering if it might be a new species.
Google's DeepMind AI Predicts 3D Structure of Nearly Every Protein Known to Science
At last, the decades-old protein folding problem may finally be put to rest.
Jumping Spiders Seem to Experience REM-Like Sleep, Might Even Dream
Call the Sandman. We're going to need a Dreaming for spiders.
Scientists Explain 'Mystery Masses' Discovered on Seafloor
Forbidden spaghetti. Do not eat.
