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Should scientists march? U.S. researchers still debating pros and cons

Should scientists march? U.S. researchers still debating pros and cons

A "March for Science" is set for April 22 in Washington, D.C., to show support for evidence-based public policy. But some worry the march will be seen as partisan, and may even undermine sound policy.

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After making history in space, Mae Jemison works to prime future scientists

After making history in space, Mae Jemison works to prime future scientists

For the first African-American woman in space, her path to spaceflight and beyond includes trying to pave the way for more girls of color to follow in her footsteps.

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Astronomers find 7 Earth-sized planets around a nearby star

Astronomers find 7 Earth-sized planets around a nearby star

Some of the planets could be home to liquid water, but it remains unclear whether life could exist on such strange worlds.

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World's 'oldest known wild bird' hatches chick, again!

World's 'oldest known wild bird' hatches chick, again!

Wisdom, a Laysan albatross who is at least 66 years old, has hatched yet another chick at the Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge and Battle of Midway National Memorial in Hawaii.

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Taking in snow requires perspective from space

Taking in snow requires perspective from space

NASA is studying snow with the same technology it uses to study ice on Mars. What they've found so far: The climate is changing -- and so is our relationship with snow.
by William Lager

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Have spare time? Try to discover a planet

Have spare time? Try to discover a planet

Astronomers think there's an undiscovered planet lurking in the far reaches of the solar system, and they're asking the public's help to find it.
by Joe Palca

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Scientists hold rally in Boston to protest threat to science

The scientists, some dressed in white lab coats, called on President Donald Trump's administration to recognize evidence of climate change and take action on various environmental issues.
by Associated Press

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SpaceX launches rocket from NASA's historic moon pad

A SpaceX Falcon rocket blasted off Sunday morning from Kennedy Space Center. It's headed to the International Space Station, with a load of supplies.
by Associated Press

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Yahoo issues new security warning to users

Yahoo issues new security warning to users

Yahoo is warning users of potentially malicious activity on their accounts between 2015 and 2016.
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