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Memo Details NOAA Climate Research Cuts, Shift to Fossil Fuels
The Trump administration is planning to close the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's primary research office for alleged man-made climate change and to use the agency to boost U.S. fossil-fuel production.
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FDA to Phase Out Animal Testing in Drug Development
The Food and Drug Administration said Thursday it plans to replace animal testing in the development of monoclonal antibody therapies and other drugs with "human-relevant methods," including the use of artificial intelligence-based models.
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Authors Withdraw Evolution Paper Fearing Deportation
Two scientists who co-authored a paper on evolution opted against publishing their research out of fear of retaliation, including deportation, The Washington Post reported Thursday.
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Trump Ends $4M in Funding to Princeton's Climate Programs
The Commerce Department on Tuesday ended about $4 million in funding to Princeton University for assessing climate-related risks, saying those programs were not aligned with the Trump administration's priorities.
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Top FAA Air Traffic Control Official Stepping Down
The head of the Federal Aviation Administration's air traffic organization is stepping down after 40 years of federal government service, an agency spokesperson said on Tuesday.
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Army Adjusts Tracker Policy, Training After Jan. Jet Collision
The Army has made changes to how its helicopters use a safety system that broadcasts aircraft location and has reduced the number of flights over Washington following a collision with a passenger jet that killed 67 people, the head of Army aviation told The Associated Press on Tuesday.
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Trump's NASA Pick: Agency Will Prioritize Mars Mission
President Donald Trump's pick to lead NASA will tell senators on Wednesday that the agency will prioritize an astronaut mission to Mars, while noting that most U.S. space programs are over budget and behind schedule.
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Trump Ignites US Nuclear Comeback With Texas Plant
The Trump administration's drive to revive American manufacturing and power a growing artificial intelligence industry is accelerating with a new nuclear energy project in Texas, The Washington Times reported.
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Concern Grows Alaskan Volcano May Be Close to Eruption
An earthquake that hit 30 miles away from a volcano in Alaska has scientists concerned it may erupt in a few weeks, according to the Daily Mail.
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Bills Would Codify Gulf of America, Delist Gray Wolf as Endangered Species
Legislation was introduced last week to make permanent President Donald Trump's order to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America.
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Capt. Scott to Newsmax: 'Hats Off' to Elon Musk
Sen. Mark Kelly, his brother, Scott Kelly, and NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams "all share similar backgrounds," former NASA astronaut and retired U.S. Navy Capt. Winston Scott said on Newsmax.
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Plastics Seeping Into Fields, Food and Bodies
In Uganda's Mbale district, famous for its production of arabica coffee, a plague of plastic bags locally known as buveera is creeping beyond the city.It's a problem that has long littered the landscape in Kampala, the capital, where buveera are woven into the fabric of...
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Protests Against Musk's Government Purge Swarm Tesla Showrooms
Protesters against billionaire Elon Musk's purge of the U.S. government under President Donald Trump demonstrated outside Tesla dealerships throughout the U.S. and in some cities in Europe on Saturday in the latest attempt to dent the fortune of the world's richest man.The...
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Pistol to Machine Gun Switches Illegal in at Least Half of States
In New Mexico, police and prosecutors backed an effort to outlaw devices that convert pistols into machine guns.
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FAA Moves to Protect Aircraft Owners' Private Information
The Federal Aviation Administration said Friday it was making it easier for airplane owners to keep information private, such as their name and address, after Congress approved legislation over privacy concerns.
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F-47 Marks Turning Point for Boeing, US Air Dominance
A week after President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth unveiled the F-47 fighter jet, the announcement continues to reverberate through military circles and the aerospace industry.
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Study: Infants Remember More Than You Think
Our earliest years are a time of rapid learning, yet we typically cannot recall specific experiences from that period - a phenomenon known as infantile amnesia.A new study published in Science on Thursday challenges assumptions about infant memory, showing that young minds...
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Delete Your DNA Data With 23andMe Now
If you're one of the 15 million people who shared your DNA with 23andMe, stop whatever you're doing. Experts say now is the time to delete your data. The genetic testing company filed for bankruptcy March 23 and is looking to sell its assets. California Attorney General Rob...
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Supreme Court Rejects Novel Youth-Led Climate Change Case
The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a bid by 21 young people to revive a novel lawsuit claiming the U.S. government's energy policies violate their rights to be protected from climate change.
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US Postpones Three Energy Efficiency Mandates on Home Appliances
The U.S. Energy Department said on Monday it is postponing the implementation of three mandates by the administration of President Joe Biden on energy efficiency for home appliances.
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Senators Urge Trump to Back Congress' TikTok Sale Extension
Three Democratic senators on Monday urged the White House to seek authority from Congress to extend a deadline for China's ByteDance to sell TikTok to safeguard the popular video sharing app from a potential ban.
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Airbus in Defense, Space Talks Amid Spending Surge
Airbus is in discussions with European nations on new defense and space orders as the continent increases spending and is seeing an improvement in supply chains for its core jetliner business, senior executives said at a company event on Monday.
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US Postpones Three Energy Efficiency Mandates on Home Appliances
The U.S. Energy Department said on Monday it is postponing the implementation of three mandates by the administration of President Joe Biden on energy efficiency for home appliances.
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Nvidia CEO: Humanoid Robot Revolution Closer Than You Think
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang believes humanoid robots are less than five years away from seeing wide use in manufacturing facilities.
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Winston Scott to Newsmax: 'This Is Rocket Science'
"It's not rocket science, but this is rocket science," retired U.S. Navy Capt. Winston Scott, a former astronaut, told Newsmax Tuesday, praising SpaceX's mission to bring two NASA astronauts back to Earth from the International Space Station.