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Endangered sea turtles show signs of recovery in more than half the world, survey finds
Threats to turtles, including hunting, pollution and coastal development, are declining overall, but some species are still at high risk.
NOAA workers report 'intentional chaos' during personnel cuts
Some of the former government employees who were fired, rehired and fired again said they're owed pay and their health plans have been frozen.
A 'fireball' lights up Mexico City skies, sparking awe and plenty of memes
Videos of a ball of fire shooting over Mexico and dissolving in a burst of light quickly became fuel for memes on social media.
HHS eliminates advisory committee on newborn screening ahead of vote on rare disorders
The committee’s central role was to recommend which conditions should be included on a universal screening panel for infants.
Colossal squid caught on video for first time, seen swimming nearly 2,000 feet below ocean's surface
It’s estimated that the squid can grow up to 23 long and weigh as much as 1,100 pounds.
Tatooine-like planet outside the solar system may orbit twin stars
The exoplanet, which is about 120 light years away, appears to take an unusual path around two brown dwarfs.
FDA OKs trial of pig livers as dialysis-like treatment for liver failure
The first-of-its kind clinical trial could help more than 35,000 people hospitalized in the U.S. each year for liver failure.
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Blue Origin completes space trip featuring all-female crew
Today’s female-only spaceflight was the first since 1963, when Valentina Tereshkova of the former Soviet Union became the first woman in space.
Doctors remove pig kidney from an Alabama woman after a record 130 days
Scientists are genetically altering pigs so their organs are more humanlike to address a severe shortage of transplantable human organs.
Celebrity-laden Blue Origin rocket set to launch Monday
Katy Perry and Gayle King are among six women who will briefly reach the edge of space, the most recent high-profile launch by Jeff Bezos' rocket company.
Trump signs executive order to boost U.S. coal industry, in part to fuel artificial intelligence
It's the latest move by the Trump administration that clashes with global aims to reduce coal power and cut harmful greenhouse gas emissions fueling climate change.
