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Mount Spurr in Alaska faces uncertain volcanic activity due to persistent cloudy weather obstructing vital data collection.

Texas is experiencing increased seismic activity likely due to human-induced factors from oil and gas operations.

Hope exists through collective efforts to combat climate change.

Inspiring individuals are vital to the planet's future.

Cleaning and greening the planet benefits future generations.

Science should engage the public by producing beauty alongside knowledge, especially through art that communicates the urgency of climate change.

Increased atmospheric CO2 and temperature spikes signal urgent climate concerns.

Climate change is dramatically altering Alaska's landscape, particularly through the thawing of permafrost and its environmental consequences.

Hubble's deployment 35 years ago marked a pivotal moment for NASA, which was still reeling from past challenges.

Solar Orbiter captures unprecedented high-resolution images of the Sun's corona in ultraviolet light, highlighting international collaboration and scientific achievement.

The exhibition 'Eyes on the Universe' offers a captivating visual experience of space through stunning photographs, reflecting current public interest in space exploration.

Jared Isaacman opposes proposed NASA budget cuts and prioritizes the Artemis program for lunar exploration.

NASA's Perseverance rover discovers a mysterious rock called 'Skull Hill' on Mars, leaving even top experts puzzled.

Daniela Lucas declined a NASA internship, citing the current administration as the reason for her decision.

Nuclear fusion is crucial for powering stars, but common misconceptions exist regarding its role and efficiency in stellar evolution.

Astronomers have found a planet orbiting a binary system of brown dwarfs at a unique angle.

Pedro Pascal voices a new space show at the Hayden Planetarium, celebrating the Milky Way's impact on our solar system.

Space is mostly empty, but sound can still travel through certain mediums, making the classic slogan about silence in space not entirely accurate.

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory will aid in the search for the elusive Planet 9 beyond Neptune.

A new color was experienced by only five people through targeted retinal stimulation, surpassing natural human perception.

Researchers manipulate eye cells to perceive a new color beyond human vision, aiding color blindness understanding.

FDA approves trial for genetically modified pig livers in organ failure treatments.

Largest piece of lab-grown chicken meat created using new nutrient delivery system.

Researchers can create perceivable colors using laser light to stimulate cone cells in the retina, transcending normal human vision limits.

The Trump administration's actions have led to significant job losses and hostility towards the scientific community.

Cuts to NOAA threaten critical scientific research and natural resource management.

Sethuraman Panchanathan resigned as director of the National Science Foundation following significant policy changes and amid staff cuts.

Recent research identifies genes responsible for three of Mendel's original pea traits, marking a significant advancement in plant genetics.

Phoenicians spread culture, not DNA; people in Mediterranean outposts have no Middle Eastern ancestry.

Mendel's traits in garden peas have been fully mapped, unveiling key genetic insights.

Recent claims of life-related gases on K2-18b may be overhyped, as reanalysis suggests insufficient evidence to support biosignature detection.

Microlensing reveals diverse exoplanets beyond those found via standard methods, indicating significant rocky super-Earth populations in wider orbits.

The Center for Innovation and the Arts at Spelman College promotes interdisciplinary collaboration among students, bridging gaps between arts and sciences.

Stefanie Stantcheva has been awarded the 2025 John Bates Clark Medal for her influential research on tax policy and economic behavior.

T.Rex leather is a new sustainable luxury material engineered from fossil DNA.

This innovative material combines genomic engineering and advanced tissue engineering.

The Royal Society's Pairing Scheme connects scientists with policymakers, facilitating knowledge exchange to enhance environmental policy effectiveness.

Citizen scientists can help document biodiversity during the Lake Merritt BioBlitz, promoting community engagement without the need for expertise.

Charles Hood's book reveals the beauty and diversity of nature that unfolds after dark.

Lacewings attract mates through unique songs, laying the foundation for their reproductive success.

Stuart Semple has created a paint mimicking a newly discovered color that scientists achieved through laser stimulation of the human eye.

Stuart Semple created 'Yolo,' a paint inspired by the newly discovered color 'olo' to make it more accessible.